The Name Above All Names: Luke 2:21
“22) And when eight days had passed, before His circumcision, His name was then called Jesus, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.” Luke 2:21
This verse provides some important insights. Mary and Joseph performed all the requirements of the Law for Jesus. Thus He was circumcised on the eight day according to the Law. According to Romans 8:3-4, Jesus fulfilled all the requirements of the Law so as to be a sinless sacrifice on our behalf.
In this verse, Luke places emphasis on the naming of the baby; “His name was then called Jesus, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.”
This fact was noted both in Luke 1:31 given by Gabriel to Mary and by an angel to Joseph as recorded in Matthew 1:21. The name “Jesus” was important because it defined both the identity and the mission of the baby. Luke emphasizes His identity as “the Son of the Most High God” and Matthew emphasized His mission of “saving His people from their sin.”
Paul also weighed in on the importance of His Name in Philippians 2:9-11. It is the name above every name. At the name of Jesus every knee in heaven, on earth and under the earth will bow and confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. As the gospel chorus says; “There’s just something about that name.”
There was no arguing or disputing between Mary and Joseph about the name of the baby. God Himself had given the name.
I strongly urge you to learn how to live and walk in the power and authority of His name. He has been granted all authority in heaven and on earth. Go therefore.. (Matthew 28:18-20)
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
“22) And when eight days had passed, before His circumcision, His name was then called Jesus, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.” Luke 2:21
This verse provides some important insights. Mary and Joseph performed all the requirements of the Law for Jesus. Thus He was circumcised on the eight day according to the Law. According to Romans 8:3-4, Jesus fulfilled all the requirements of the Law so as to be a sinless sacrifice on our behalf.
In this verse, Luke places emphasis on the naming of the baby; “His name was then called Jesus, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.”
This fact was noted both in Luke 1:31 given by Gabriel to Mary and by an angel to Joseph as recorded in Matthew 1:21. The name “Jesus” was important because it defined both the identity and the mission of the baby. Luke emphasizes His identity as “the Son of the Most High God” and Matthew emphasized His mission of “saving His people from their sin.”
Paul also weighed in on the importance of His Name in Philippians 2:9-11. It is the name above every name. At the name of Jesus every knee in heaven, on earth and under the earth will bow and confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. As the gospel chorus says; “There’s just something about that name.”
There was no arguing or disputing between Mary and Joseph about the name of the baby. God Himself had given the name.
I strongly urge you to learn how to live and walk in the power and authority of His name. He has been granted all authority in heaven and on earth. Go therefore.. (Matthew 28:18-20)
Daily Bible Commentary By Terry Baxter: Cofounder of GoServ Global
Sent from my iPhone
