Did You Know that the Month of January is Dedicated to the Most Holy Name of Jesus?

 

Traditionally, the entire month of January is dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus. The 8 days after Christmas signify the date of the Circumcision of Jesus. On that day Jesus was given His name as foretold by the angel. The Feast of the Holy Name of JESUS is celebrated as a Memorial on January 3 in 2024. 
Jesus is a masculine given name derived from Iēsous (Ἰησοῦς Greek; Iesus Latin) in Aramaic it is Yeshua or Y'shua (Hebrew: ישוע). In the translated Hebrew scriptures it comes in the form of Joshua. Meanings of the name include: God saves, God (is) salvation, saving-cry, God (is) my help.
The circumcision of Jesus is mentioned in the bible during the life of Jesus,  according to the Gospel of Luke chapter 2, which says:
"And when eight days were fulfilled to circumcise the child,  his name was called Jesus,  the name called by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. "
 The monogram signifying the Holy Name of Jesus consists of the three letters: IHS.
Bible Verses Showing the Power of the Holy Name: Acts 4:12 - And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” 
 
Philippians 2:9-11 - Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 
Mark 16:17 - And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; 
John 14:14 - If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.

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