2. Matthew 1:18-25

3. + Common Jewish name + Equates to the Hebrew, Joshua + Name describes His work, office, function

4. + From the guilt of sin But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. Romans 5:8-9

5. + From the guilt of sin + From the power of sin So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. Romans 8:12-14

6. + From the guilt of sin + From the power of sin + From the consequences of sin There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1

7. + From the guilt of sin + From the power of sin + From the consequences of sin + From the presence of sin For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

8. + Because His work is to be SAVIOR For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. John 3:17

9. + Because His work is to be SAVIOR + Because He sympathizes on a throne of mercy For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:15-16

10. + Because His work is to be SAVIOR + Because He sympathizes on a throne of mercy + Because he lives to intercede Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. Hebrews 7:25

11. + This name describes His nature + GOD IS WITH US + Speaks to His Deity

12. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

13. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 So the Jews said to him, “You are not yet fifty years old, and have you seen Abraham?” 58 Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am. John 8:57-58

14. …concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh 4 and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord, Romans 1:3-4

15. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. Philippians 2:5-7

16. For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, Colossians 2:9 Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory. 1 Timothy 3:16-17

17. + Want foundation for your hope, evidence for your faith… look to Immanuel + Want mercy, grace, comfort in trial and suffering… consider Jesus + HE is the point of it all!