That infant to whom the name was given those years ago would grow into THE most polarizing figure in human history!
Matthew 1:21, “She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins” (NIV.)
That infant to whom the name was given those years ago would grow into THE most polarizing figure in human history!
His birth would scare the living daylights out of the most powerful of Kings! His miracles would astound crowds of people!
His ministry would attract thousands of curiosity seekers as well as seekers of truth!
His teachings would challenge the establishment, but would endure for millennia!
His call to discipleship would promise nothing but persecution and harsh times, yet would attract millions over the centuries.
His critics would blast him for his unorthodox ministry, and eventually take him to the cross for his execution!
His claim to deity would confound many, yet would be so unmistakable when the tomb was found empty!
And His followers would spread their new religion all over the known world within a generation! Jesus is a remarkable individual... perhaps the greatest of “under-statements!”
The most important thing to remember during this Christmas season is that His name is Jesus for He came to save people from their sins.