Chapter 16 – Snapshots of Jesus as seen through the Gospels, Gospel of Matthew

Synopsis Biblical Literacy Class Chapter 16 05/22/22

Mark continues the Snapshots of Jesus, as found in the Gospel of Matthew

Today’s lesson focuses on what is in a ”Name”, and how to interpret the many “Names “ Jesus

was called throughout the scriptures of Matthew.

We had the privilege of having Dr. Simon Gathercole from Cambridge University and a

translator of the NIV version of the Bible and Dr. David Capes, the Senior Research Fellow at

the Lanier Theological Library

Mark explained, as a precursor to the scriptures, that a Name can refer to Reputation,

Character and Accomplishments.

The specific Gospels discussed in detail were;

Matthew 1:21
The Name of Jesus or in Hebrew, Joshua
“Through Jesus God will save his people”

Matthew 1:23
An Angel told Joseph, ”The Virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call
him Immanuel “which means “God with us”

Matthew 2:23
In this passage they discuss the significance and origin throughout the Scriptures the
reference to Jesus as a Nazarene.

In closing they discuss Matthew 20:30, specifically the phrase,
“Lord Son of David, have mercy on us, wat is the Meaning and use of “Lord”

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