Synopsis Biblical Literacy Class Chapter 16 05/22/22
Mark continues the Snapshots of Jesus, as found in the Gospel of Matthew
Today’s lesson focuses on what is in a ”Name”, and how to interpret the many “Names “ Jesus
was called throughout the scriptures of Matthew.
We had the privilege of having Dr. Simon Gathercole from Cambridge University and a
translator of the NIV version of the Bible and Dr. David Capes, the Senior Research Fellow at
the Lanier Theological Library
Mark explained, as a precursor to the scriptures, that a Name can refer to Reputation,
Character and Accomplishments.
The specific Gospels discussed in detail were;
Matthew 1:21
The Name of Jesus or in Hebrew, Joshua
“Through Jesus God will save his people”
Matthew 1:23
An Angel told Joseph, ”The Virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call
him Immanuel “which means “God with us”
Matthew 2:23
In this passage they discuss the significance and origin throughout the Scriptures the
reference to Jesus as a Nazarene.
In closing they discuss Matthew 20:30, specifically the phrase,
“Lord Son of David, have mercy on us, wat is the Meaning and use of “Lord”
