Bible Study - Acts 3

S - Scripture

"And his name—by faith in his name—has made this man strong whom you see and know, and the faith that is through Jesus has given the man this perfect health in the presence of you all."
Acts 3:16 ESV

O - Observation

If ever a name was packed with significance, it is the name Jesus. Scripture says Jesus has been given "the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow—in heaven and on earth and under the earth" (Philippians 2:9–10, CSB). Why is our Lord's name so powerful? What does the name Jesus mean?

The name Jesus, announced to Joseph and Mary through the angels (Matthew 1:21; Luke 1:31), means "Yahweh saves" or "Yahweh is salvation." Transliterated from Hebrew and Aramaic, the name is Yeshua. This word is a combination of Ya, an abbreviation for Yahweh, the name of Israel's God (Exodus 3:14); and the verb yasha, meaning "rescue," "deliver," or "save."

Got Questions, "What is the meaning of the name Jesus?"

A - Application

The name of Jesus represents all that Jesus was. He is God in human flesh who came to save mankind from sin, and because of that, He was given all authority over all things by God. When we put our faith in Him, we're literally placing our hope and trust in the ultimate standard — He lacks for nothing, so He will not lose. The challenge comes when our faith is tested, when His will differs from our own. That's exactly when we need to keep holding on, because His plans for us are always for our best.

R - Response

Heavenly Father, You are the Lord of all things. We put our faith in You with confidence, knowing You hold our best in Your plans. Even when we're challenged, empower us to love You more and grow our faith daily. Amen.