About this episode

Daniel Dixon discusses the significance of the names given to Jesus in Matthew 1:18–25 and their implications for understanding His identity and mission.

In Matthew 1:18–25, we see that God does not leave the identity of His Son up for interpretation – He names Him. The angel announces two names that reveal the heart of the gospel: Jesus, meaning “The Lord saves,” and Immanuel, meaning “God with us.” These names show us not only who Jesus is, but what He has come to do. Jesus came to save us from our sins, and He came to be with us. In a world where we often define ourselves by labels, performance, or circumstances, God gives us clarity throug...

People in this episode

Guest: Daniel Dixon

Topics covered

• identity of Jesus
• names of Jesus
• gospel message
• salvation
• God with us

Keywords

• Jesus
• Immanuel
• salvation
• gospel
• identity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New Life Church

Books & works: Matthew 1:18–25

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