Luke 1:31 And, behold, you shall conceive in your womb, and bring forth a son, and shall call his name JESUS. "Jesus" was to be the special and peculiar name of the virgin's Son. It fulfilled prophecy (Isaiah 42:2). 1. This name was new to the Saviour, who was before called "The Word of God," "The Son of God," "The Wisdom of the Father," &c. 2. It now gained a significance it never heretofore possessed. 3. It became the antitype. Joshua as leader of the chosen people into the Promised Land, and Josedech as high priest, are eminent types of Jesus Christ. By Divine appointment our Lord received this name, implying — I. THE SUBORDINATION OF THE SON. A name to be imposed upon any one, implies the subordination of the recipient to the giver. God the Father alone could have any proper right or authority over Jesus Christ. II. THE PERFECT KNOWLEDGE OF THE FATHER. He alone perfectly knew the office, end, and effects of the Son coming into this world. III. A SIGN OF SPECIAL PRIVILEGE. A God-given name always means special favour and goodwill to the person it is bestowed on. Abraham, Jacob, Samson, Peter, Paul, &c. Conclusion: This name of Jesus being Divine must be — 1. Reverenced and honoured. 2. Loved. 3. Obeyed. Then will its salvation become our own. (James Merchant.) Parallel Verses KJV: And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.WEB: Behold, you will conceive in your womb, and bring forth a son, and will call his name 'Jesus.' |
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