Thou Shalt Call His Name Jesus

“Thou Shalt Call His Name Jesus”

Text: Matthew (1:18-21)

18 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. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily. 20 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. 21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

I. An exalted name.

A. A name exalted above the angels. (Hebrews 1:1-4)

1 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, 2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; 3 Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;

4 Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.

B. A name above every name. (Philippians 2:9-11)

9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Illustration: The Name of Jesus (see end of outline)

II. A sovereign name. (Colossians 1:17)

16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

III. A powerful name.

A. Has the power to change a man.

B. Has the power to make men the sons of God. (John 1:12)

10 *He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. 11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not. 12 *But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

C. Has the power to keep you a son. (John 10:27-30)

27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: 28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. 29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand. 30 I and my Father are one.

(Luke 23:46)

46 And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.

C. Has the power to answer Prayer. (John 14:12-14)

12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.

E. Has the power to enable you to serve Him. (Mark 16-14-18)

14 Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

IV. It is an exclusive name. (Acts 4:10-12)

10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. 11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. 12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

(John 6:66-68)

66 From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked no more with him. 67 Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? 68 Then Simon Peter answered him, -Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.

Conclusion:

I invite you this morning to put your trust in the name above all names, the name of Jesus.

I. The name of Jesus is an exalted name.

II. The name of Jesus is a sovereign name.

III. The name of Jesus is a powerful name.

IV. The name of Jesus is the only name that can save you from you sins.

Our text says…

21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

Jesus said in John 12:31…

31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. 32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.

I have attempted to lift up Jesus this morning. Is he drawing you this morning? Come and trust Him now.

He is…

In Genesis, He's the breath of life In Exodus, the Passover Lamb In Leviticus, He's our High Priest Numbers, The fire by night Deuteronomy, He's Moses' voice In Joshua, He is salvation's choice Judges, law giver In Ruth, the kinsmen-redeemer First and second Samuel, our trusted prophet In Kings and Chronicles, He's sovereign

Ezra, true and faithful scribe Nehemiah, He's the rebuilder of broken walls and lives In Esther, He's Mordecai's courage In Job, the timeless redeemer In Psalms, He is our morning song

In Proverbs, wisdom's cry Ecclesiastes, the time and season In the Song of Solomon, He is the lover's dream

He is, He is, HE IS!

In Isaiah, He's Prince of Peace Jeremiah, the weeping prophet In Lamentations, the cry for Israel Ezekiel, He's the call from sin In Daniel, the stranger in the fire

In Hosea, He is forever faithful In Joel, He's the Spirits power In Amos, the arms that carry us In Obadiah, He's the Lord our Savior In Jonah, He's the great missionary

In Micah, the promise of peace In Nahum, He is our strength and our shield In Habakkuk and Zephaniah, He's pleading for revival In Haggai, He restores a lost heritage In Zechariah, our fountain

In Malachi, He is the son of righteousness rising with healing in His wings

He is, He is, HE IS!

In Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, He is God, Man, Messiah In the book of Acts, He is fire from heaven In Romans, He's the grace of God In Corinthians, the power of love In Galatians, He is freedom from the curse of sin

Ephesians, our glorious treasure Philippians, the servants heart In Colossians, He's the Godhead Trinity Thessalonians, our coming King In Timothy, Titus, Philemon He's our mediator and our faithful Pastor

In Hebrews, the everlasting covenant In James, the one who heals the sick. In First and Second Peter, he is our Shepherd In John and in Jude, He is the lover coming for His bride In the Revelation, He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords

He is, He is, HE IS!

The prince of peace The Son of man The Lamb of God The great I AM

He's the alpha and omega Our God and our Savior He is Jesus Christ the Lord and when time is no more He is, HE IS!

(Hebrews 12:1-3)

1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.

Consider Him

He was Obedient Phl 2:8

He was Meek, Lowly Mat 11:29

He was Guileless 1Pe 2:22

He was Tempted Hbr 4:15

He was Oppressed Isa 53:7

He was Despised Isa 53:3

He was Rejected Isa 53:3

He was Betrayed Mat 27:3

He was Condemned Mar 14:64

He was Reviled 1Pe 2:23

He was Scourged Jhn 19:1

He was Mocked Mat 27:29

He was Wounded Isa 53:5

He was Bruised Isa 53:5

He was Stricken Isa 53:4

He was Smitten Isa 53:4

He was Crucified Mat 27:35

He was Forsaken Psa 22:1

He is Merciful Hbr 2:17

He is Faithful Hbr 2:17

He is Holy, Harmless Hbr 7:26

He is Undefiled Hbr 7:26

He is Separate Hbr 7:26

He is Perfect Hbr 5:9

He is Glorious Isa 49:5

He is Mighty Isa 63:1

He is Justified 1Ti 3:16

He is Exalted Act 2:33

He is Risen Luk 24:6

He is Glorified Act 3:13

The Lord is my Portion

My Maker, Husband Isa 54:5

My Well-beloved Sgs 1:13

My Saviour 2Pe 3:18

My Hope 1Ti 1:1

My Brother Mar 3:35

My Portion Jer 10:16

My Helper Hbr 13:6

My Physician Jer 8:22

My Healer Luk 9:11

My Refiner Mal 3:3

My Purifier Mal 3:3

My Lord, Master Jhn 13:13

My Servant Luk 12:37

My Example Jhn 13:15

My Teacher Jhn 3:2

My Shepherd Psa 23:1

My Keeper Jhn 17:12

My Feeder Eze 34:23

My Leader Isa 40:11

My Restorer Psa 23:3

My Resting-place Jer 50:6

My Meat (his flesh) Jhn 6:55

My Drink (his blood) Jhn 6:55

My Passover 1Cr 5:7

My Peace Eph 2:14

My Wisdom 1Cr 1:30

My Righteousness 1Cr 1:30

My Sanctification 1Cr 1:30

My Redemption 1Cr 1:30 My All in All Col 3:11