Call Him Jesus
CALL HIM JESUS
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily. But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS. Matthew 1:18-25
I have been thinking and have come to the conclusion that salvation is wrapped up in 2 words basically. . . Powerful faith.
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; . . . Romans 1:16
The Bible says again in the book of Hebrews chapter 11 and verse one
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
And again in verse 6
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe . . . Hebrews 11:6
Faith means trust completely, implicitly no matter what situation may present before your eyes. Faith trust because of what love is and what love has done!
I have been thinking and have come to the conclusion that eternal damnation will happen (anyone who is lost will be because of the opposite of powerful faith).
Unbelief, doubt!
For example look at the atheist that exist on this planet. They don’t care or believe in God therefore they live accordingly in unbelief.
But as we know just a mere belief in God won’t work either the Bible says the devils belief and tremble.
In other words there are people in this world, in this country, in this state, in this city, in this church who believe that God exist but they still for whatever reason work on the Sabbath, still poison there God given lungs with tobacco. Hang out with people who are poison.
Then there are others who believe in God but not only do they not have faith but they don’t have the power to follow God.
I want to suggest to you this morning that’s why concerning the baby the angel told Mary and Joseph, it’s also why my subject is entitled “Call Him Jesus” Let us pray . . .
18 Now the birth of uJesus Christ5 took place in this way. vWhen his mother Mary had been betrothed6 to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child wfrom the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling xto put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. ESV
Mary according to biblical scholars was about 12 to 14 years of age and Joseph was at least 18 to 20 (and a widower at that). He had a wife who died.
The Bible says that His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph.
Well back in those days was different, it wasn’t like today. If you were engaged it was like you were married. I’m told that betrothals were so binding that if a woman’s fiancée died she was considered a widow.
As a matter of fact in those days if you were engaged it could only be annulled by divorce.
Marriages were arranged through contracts and during the betrothal period the parties would be considered married even called husband and wife. In the betrothal period the woman (after the contract was signed) went back to live with her parents and the man with his for one year. After the year was over the man would come and get His bride if she was faithful and they would consummate the marriage physically at his home as they began to live together. If during this time period the woman was found to commit adultery back in old testament times this offense was punishable with death by stoning
But during the time of Joseph and Mary the most likely of scenarios was that the woman would be divorced and shamed.
In other words news would be voiced aboard of her infidelity to the satisfaction of the groom and his family.
The one-year waiting period demonstrated the purity and commitment of the bride. It was during this period that Mary was found to be with child.
The fact that the Bible mentions that Joseph wanted to divorce her privately is a tribute to him.
(some folk would have said “Na you’re not doing that to me and get away with it!)
Thank God for Christian husbands and Christian men!
But the Bible says
20 But as he considered these things, behold, yan angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21
Did you ever stop to think why God waited to let Joseph in on the pregnancy until after the obvious?
Apart from the fact that it shows what kind of man Joseph was . . .
I believe that the Lord wanted to distinguish the fact that this was not the son of Joseph but the Son of God.
The religious leaders of His day tried to pass a story that Jesus was born illegitimately.
Joseph would not have married her if he believed that!
He was told
21 She will bear a son, and zyou shall call his name Jesus, afor he will save his people from their sins.”
How does a worm get inside an apple? Perhaps you think the worm burrows in from the outside. No, scientists have discovered that the worm comes from inside. But how does he get in there? Simple! An insect lays an egg in the apple blossom. Sometime later, the worm hatches in the heart of the apple, then eats his way out. Sin, like the worn, begins in the heart and works out through a person’s thoughts, words, and actions.
Satan laid an egg in the fruit of unbelief and Adam and Eve eat it all up.
That worm was passed on through generations until you and I wound up with it.
Sin eats up folk alive. It consumes them with passion, greed, selfishness, fear and depression, hopelessly and resentment!
Joseph was told in the dream to call Him Jesus, Mary was told by the angel Gabriel to call His name Jesus.
Back in those days Jesus was a common name
(Aramaic Yēshua˓, Greek Iēsous)
The name literally means “God is salvation!”
Christ which is His title means anointed Jesus Christ literally means Anointed Saviour.
You got a worm this morning there is a solution!
His name is Jesus!
Both Mary and Joseph were told call His name Jesus, Call Him Jesus
And Matthew adds in verse 21 of chapter one
For it is He or literally the Greek says He is the one who will save His people from their sins!
Not save them in their sins but from their sins!
He is Saviour!
Saviour – doubt, fear, pettiness, prejudice, passion, lust,
He’ll save us from pride, self-righteousness, foolishness, non biblical harmful traditions, carnal intimacies, extreme opinions,
Save us from peer pressure, idiotic mentalities, bad influences, get rich quick philosophies,
He’ll save you from discouragement, depression, hatred, Greed, deception, duped, Loneliness, naivety, addictions, weakness, trouble Jealousy and covetousness.
Now you can ignore the fact that the worm is at work if you want to but God said call Him Jesus!
You can go about ya business with the worm inside you. You can yap and fuss and talk all you want about the hypocrites in the church but the worm is still inside you!
You can say you ain’t coming now and the worm is still inside you messing you up!
21 She will bear a son, and zyou shall call his name Jesus, afor he will save his people from their sins.” 22 bAll this took place cto fulfill what the Lord had spoken
This means God had a plan for fallen humanity a long long time ago!
I told you before that the name Jesus Christ means Anointed Saviour!
Which means this is the one and only plan of salvation which was wrought from the foundation of the world!
We got a computer from a individual for our church. . .
This is genuine article, certified from glory. This is the only solution!
Anointed authentic!
This is the plan of salvation I ask you this morning what’s your plan?
Who is your Saviour?
Their plan? To earn six digit figures live on sugar hill, be famous their saviour – Money!
No amount of money can take can of that worm!
What’s the point? Jesus said what does it profit a man . . .?
Others plan is to gain possession of the backside of some honey in the backside of some vechicle.
Problem with that plan is that you often times end up with other worms. Physical worms.
There are plans that include listening (are you listening to me) and following friends who are leading them into meth, crack, drugs and alcohol.
And some have no plans sleeping can’t wait to get out of here cause they aint got no plan cause they don’t have Jesus! (I say that in a nice way)
The Prophet Isaiah knew the plan cause He was quoted by Matthew
22 bAll this took place cto fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet:
23 d “ Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,
and they shall call his name eImmanuel”
(which means, God fwith us).
God with us . . .
Means that Jesus itched where I itch . . . identified with me by becoming like me!
Not only did He suffer for me and with me but shows me how I can become a former sufferer.
God with us!
Emmanuel God with us!
When we go through poverty, pain and injustice, God with us when we deal with disease and death, God with us when we face temptation and trials, God with us when we carry burdens and sorrows, God with us when we are surrounded by doubt and fear. God with us when we are lost and confused.
God with us when are defeated and down. God with us when we make a mistake and fall. God with us to lead and guide. To protect and comfort. To strengthen and encourage! God with us! To save us in His kingdom.
The heart, no larger than a poppy seed, has been beating since day 18
One Month
Four weeks after fertilization the eye, ear and respiratory systems begin to form and thumbsucking has been photographed within the first month by scientists.
TWO MONTHS
By 8 weeks the embryo grows to 1/2 an inch, the major muscles system develops and she moves gracefully like a good swimmer although you can't feel it yet. This tiny human is perfectly developed with long, tapering fingers, feet and toes and whose skin is almost transparent with a highway of delicate arteries and veins visible to the ends of the fingers.
By 10 weeks 20 tiny baby teeth are forming in the gums, he squints, swallows, moves her tongue
THREE MONTHS
By the second trimester, your baby is now in its fetal stage and measures 2 1/2 to 3 inches in length.
FOUR MONTHS
Your baby is coated with soft downy hair called "lanugo" and comes in at 7 inches in length and weighing 6 to 7 ounces.
Fine hair, eyelashes, and fingerprints are all complete
FIVE MONTHS
By 20 weeks your baby will have grown to 1 pound (454g) and though still small and fragile she can hear and recognize her mother's voice -- your voice!
You'll be feeling the baby move even
SIX MONTHS
The tender skin is now covered by a waxy substance called "vernix" and the baby continues to practice breathing by inhaling amniotic fluid in preparation for the big day when He takes His first breath of air.
His eyes begin to part and open occassionally for short periods of time.
SEVEN MONTHS
By month's end, your baby is 14 to 16 inches long and can weigh 2.5 to 3.5 pounds. The organs continue to mature and taste buds have developed.
If you expose your belly to a bright light you may get a quick reaction
EIGHT MONTHS
Overall growth is rapid this month and your baby may gain as much as a half a pound per week.
Weighing in at 4 to 6 pounds most body organs are now developed with the exception of the lungs and if the baby kicks you'll not only feel it but also be able to see it on the outside.
NINE MONTHS
Your baby settles down lower in the abdomen at this point in preparation for birth.
Her lungs are mature and at approximately 8 pounds is ready for life outside your womb. Soon you'll see Him face to face!
Call His name Jesus! Call His name Jesus!
Because He will enable His people (the ones that trust Him) to overcome the thing that wants to eat them alive!
Call His name Jesus!
Cause He’s a balm in Gilead!
Cause He’s a lawyer when we need help
Cause He’s shelter in the time of storm
Cause He’s able to keep us from falling!
In the former home of Sir Winston Churchill there is a large model of a ship. It is made out of thousands of discarded, burnt-out matches. All those finished, useless items have been patiently molded together and re-formed into something amazingly beautiful.
You got to have that powerful faith
The faith that can save you and change you through the power of Jesus even when evidences and things that I see speak contrary to that fact!
Worm
Mary Joseph call Him Jesus, Call Him Jesus let the people know that He is the one! It is He that will save them from their sins!
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Aramaic *Aramaic. A language related to Hebrew that was the standard international language of the ancient Near East before Alexander the Great’s conquests made Greek the standard; it was still widely spoken in different forms in Syria-Palestine and farther east in Jesus’ day. Most Jewish people in first-century Palestine probably spoke both Greek and Aramaic.