Daily Word: The Messiah's Name Part 4

We have been looking at the name of our Messiah. We have seen that "Jesus" has pagan ties that lead back to sun worship. So what is the name we should use? The Messiah said in John 5: 43: I have come in My Father's name, and you do not receive Me; if another comes in his own name, him you will receive. (NKJV) The Messiah has come in the name of the Father. That is the first clue to examine. Psalm 68:4 says: Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him. (KJV) His name is JAH, which is an abbreviated form of YaHWeH. Adam Clark commented on this verse as follows: "Yah, probably a contraction of the word YHWH, Yehovah; at least so the ancient Versions understood it. It is used but in a few places in the sacred writings. It might be translated The Self existent." Notice that the explanation of YAH does not include any reference to sun worship or fish. The Messiah comes in the name of His Father, YAH.

While scholars debate over the actual name of Yeshua or Yahushua, which literally means "the salvation of Yah," I do not intend to, at this time, enter the argument. Yeshua is short for Yahushua. It is like saying "Mike" instead of "Michael." Since I would not use an informal name for the Messiah, I have decided to use the more formal name Yahushua. However, since Yeshua means "Salvation," it certainly would be acceptable. The point to remember is that "Jesus" has pagan roots and should be avoided.

Today's word may cause confusion initially; however, it is truth. While we would not refrain from sharing the good news of the Messiah because it might cause confusion to some, neither should we restrain the presenting of our Messiah by His correct name. He knows your name and now you know His.