Jesus Christ
- Dr. Michael Stallings
- Jul 6
- 2 min read
“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. He is the fulfillment of God’s plan, the embodiment of God's faithfulness, and the Name above every name.
When we call on Him, 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.
Prayer: Jesus Christ, Name 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.
Jesus came to "set the captives free," by the Truth.
Do you know Jesus yet?
Pray and ask Him to deliver you! He will.
email: mike@trainandtell.org
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