Reading:
And
when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child,
his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he
was conceived in the womb.
Commentary:
In the Church Year, New Year's Day is when we remember the
naming of Christ and His first shedding of blood. Counting the 25th
of December, January 1st is the eighth day. "And
when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child,
his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he
was conceived in the womb." It was the custom of the Jews to
officially name their child on the eighth day. As for circumcision,
we should remember this was God's covenant with His Church of the Old
Testament. It was His way or means whereby a child would be given
His grace. Hence circumcision was a Means of Grace, just as Baptism
(which replayed circumcision) is a Means of Grace today. As for the
name Jesus, this is His personal name while Christ is His official
name by way of His office. Jesus means Savior and Christ means
Anointed. Every name of God in the Bible carries with it a unique
and special meaning for the comfort of God's children. "And His
name shall be called Jesus, for He shall save His people from their
sins."
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