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What the Name “Jesus” Reveals

By Filings on Wed, 12/09/20
Bible, Theology & Philosophy
Jesus
Christmas
Incarnation
The Gospel

“Yeshua means Yahweh saves. That this unique child’s name would be Yahweh saves was understandable for Joseph. Of course, God’s people needed saving — from the Gentiles. From the Romans who ruled over them; from local puppets of Caesar, like Herod and Pilate… . Then the bombshell: ‘he will save his people from their sins.’” - Mathis via Veith

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There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
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(NASB, Proverbs 12:18)

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