Names are an
important clue to destiny in the Bible. we need to begin by examining the name
Jesus and understanding our personal need for both human and divine
forgiveness. The name Jesus is a combination of Je or Yeh a shortened form of
Yahweh; and “sus” the Aramaic verb to save. Many people in our secular culture
are not aware of the danger of un-forgiveness as separating ourselves from both
other people and God. I went through 30 years of silence and emotional darkness
before experiencing the joy of forgiveness and reconciliation with my ex-wife.
In our healing ministry Lucille and I have seen the joy on many faces as people
come to forgiveness with others or accept forgiveness from Jesus.
Un-forgiveness leads to destructive emotions of bitterness that pollute our
personal spirit and separate us from God. The Good news of Jesus is that He was
born to die for the sins of all people so they could be freed from what Isaiah
called the "rod of the oppressor", Satan, who deceives us into
rebellion against God and spiritual death. The Readings explain how this gift
of forgiveness works.
1. Luke (2.1-20) Gives Us the Good
News of the Forgiveness of Sins by Jesus
