Jesus Christ

It is wise to seek him ~Heb.11.6

“The historical record of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham:” – Matthew 1:1 (HCSB)

The very first verse of the New Testament opens not with fanfare, but with a name—Jesus Christ—quietly declaring that God’s long-promised Savior has come. In just two words, Matthew ties heaven and history together. Jesus means “Yahweh saves,” and Christ means “Anointed One” or Messiah. This is no ordinary name; it is the culmination of covenant, prophecy, and promise.

Matthew doesn’t waste a moment. By anchoring Jesus in the line of David and Abraham, he’s showing that this Jesus is the King who will reign forever and the Seed through whom all nations will be blessed. Every hope, every longing, every ache of the human soul finds its answer in Jesus Christ. He is the fulfillment of God’s plan, the embodiment of God's faithfulness, and the Name above every name.

When we call on Jesus Christ, we are not merely speaking to a historical figure or a religious ideal. We are calling on the one who saves us and reigns over us. The name "Jesus" speaks to His mercy—He saves us from our sin. The title "Christ" speaks to His majesty—He rules over all things. He is Savior and Sovereign, Lamb and Lord.

Every time you speak His name you declare that God has come near. You call upon the One who lived, died, rose, and reigns. And you affirm, with the opening breath of the Gospel, that all of Scripture points to Him.

The name Jesus Christ carries deep roots in Jewish history and divine expectation. “Jesus” is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Yeshua, meaning “Yahweh saves.” It was a common name, but here, heaven assigns it with holy purpose. “Christ” is not a surname—it’s a title: the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew Messiah, meaning “Anointed One.” In ancient Israel, prophets, priests, and kings were anointed with oil to signify their divine calling. The title Christ pointed to the one who would be anointed by God not just for a role—but for the ultimate mission of redemption. So when Matthew writes “Jesus Christ,” he’s proclaiming the arrival of the long-awaited Rescuer who would fulfill the covenants given to Abraham and David.

In its original context, this name was a declaration that God’s promises had not failed. 

The Jews had waited centuries for the Messiah, and many had lost hope. By anchoring Jesus in the line of David and Abraham, Matthew is affirming to his Jewish audience that this man from Nazareth is not a detour in God’s plan—He is the plan. He is the promised King who will reign forever and the offspring through whom all nations will be blessed (2 Samuel 7:16; Genesis 22:18). The name “Jesus Christ” was a lightning bolt through the silence of centuries. It carried the weight of prophecy fulfilled, the lineage of royalty, and the power of divine salvation.

Today, in light of the cross and the empty tomb, the name “Jesus Christ” resounds with even greater clarity. We now know not only that He came, but what He came to do. He bore our sins, broke our chains, and conquered death. “Jesus” speaks to His mercy—He saves. “Christ” speaks to His majesty—He reigns. To call on the name of Jesus Christ now is to call on the risen Son of God who sits at the right hand of the Father, interceding for us, preparing a place for us, and ruling over a kingdom that will never end. He is the fulfillment of every longing and the center of every promise of God. His name is our hope.

So when you whisper “Jesus Christ” in prayer or declare it in praise, you are doing more than naming a religious figure—you are invoking the power and presence of the living God. You are calling on the One who bridges heaven and earth, past and future, promise and fulfillment. The name that once broke history open now holds your heart secure. This is the name written on the first page of the Gospel—andName it’s the name that wrote your salvation.

Selah:

Have you ever thought about the importance of the name "Jesus christ?"

How might you seek to honor that name in everything you do?

Pray:

 Jesus Christ,  above all names, I call on You today. You are the Savior I need and the King I trust. Thank You for being the fulfillment of every promise and the answer to every cry of the heart. Let Your name be written across my life like it was written across the pages of Scripture. Amen.

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