The LORD Saves!

Dec. 23, 2019 Monday Message:

Angel to Joseph: “Mary will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” Matt. 1:21 NLT

That’s quite a statement! And being entrusted to nurture God’s Son is quite a responsibility! But to name him Jesus – that raises to mission to an even higher level. Names used to have meanings, and the name “Jesus” means “the Lord saves.”

Matthew further explains that the birth of Jesus fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah: “Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’” We get to walk on the same earth where God walked! Matt. 1:23

Mankind couldn’t get in front of its sinful ways, so God decided to intervene, to solve the problem himself. Jesus was destined to rescue us from eternal damnation by paying the price for the sins of the world. After all, God’s desire is that none would perish!

This gift of eternal life through faith in the Son is a free gift. Think of it as your Christmas present. Merry Christmas!

Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship meets Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 4pm for the Children’s Christmas Program, and then next Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, 3249 30^th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55406, 10:30 AM. We’ll look at Jesus growing up! Luke 2:21-40