The name ‘Jesus’ means “salvation of Yahweh,” In him, the salvation promised by God has arrived for His people – Matthew 1:18-21.

An angel informed Joseph that Mary was with child “begotten of the Holy Spirit,” and instructed him to name the child “Jesus,” -a most appropriate name. As the angel declared, “he will save his people from their sins.” This name linked him to the saving act that God was about to accomplish for His people as promised in Scripture.