Our men's monthly prayer breakfast met this morning and here's a summary of the devotions that were shared.
• Matthew 1:18-23
• Name was to be Jesus.
• Baby names. Anyone here named after a specific family member? The idea is that your name will remind you as well as other family members of that loved one.
• Interesting thoughts about Jesus’ name:
1) In Hebrew, “Jesus” is pronounced “Joshua.” Reminded people of Joshua of OT when he led them into the Promised Land. Good memories. God’s salvation! Joshua means “God saves.”
2) V. 23. Jesus shall also be known as Immanuel which means “God is with us.” The name doesn’t appear anywhere else throughout the gospel until….
Matthew 28:19-20
Subtle but creative!
• This Season:
1) Say the name, “Jesus” during this Advent Season and picture Joshua leading the people into the Promised Land. Think of how Jesus led us into the Promised Land through his life, death, and resurrection.
2) Say the name, “Immanuel” during this Advent Season. Take comfort in knowing that you’re never alone. God is always with us!
• Name was to be Jesus.
• Baby names. Anyone here named after a specific family member? The idea is that your name will remind you as well as other family members of that loved one.
• Interesting thoughts about Jesus’ name:
1) In Hebrew, “Jesus” is pronounced “Joshua.” Reminded people of Joshua of OT when he led them into the Promised Land. Good memories. God’s salvation! Joshua means “God saves.”
2) V. 23. Jesus shall also be known as Immanuel which means “God is with us.” The name doesn’t appear anywhere else throughout the gospel until….
Matthew 28:19-20
Subtle but creative!
• This Season:
1) Say the name, “Jesus” during this Advent Season and picture Joshua leading the people into the Promised Land. Think of how Jesus led us into the Promised Land through his life, death, and resurrection.
2) Say the name, “Immanuel” during this Advent Season. Take comfort in knowing that you’re never alone. God is always with us!
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