Jesus
the Messiah
Who was Jesus?
- He was born in Bethlehem, the son of Mary. Matthew 2:1; Luke 2:7
- Peter recognized him as the Messiah, the Son of the living God. Matthew 16:16
- Jesus himself explained that the Scriptures spoke about him. Luke 24:27
The name
In Hebrew, “Jesus” means “God saves.” The angel told Joseph that the child would save his people from their sins. Catechism 430; Matthew 1:21
Other names
- Emmanuel, which means “God with us” Matthew 1:23
- The Messiah, or the Christ: both words mean “anointed” John 1:41; Catechism 436
- The Nazarene Matthew 2:23
- The Lamb of God John 1:29
- The Son of Man: the name he used for himself Mark 8:31
- Rabbi, which means Teacher John 1:38
What the Bible says
Matthew 2:1; Luke 2:7
When Jesus therefore was born in Bethlehem of Juda, in the days of king Herod, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem.
Matthew 16:16
Simon Peter answered and said: Thou art Christ, the Son of the living God.
Luke 24:27
And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded to them in all the scriptures, the things that were concerning him.
Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner revision), public domain.
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