Primary Study
Grafted Bible Dictionary
Definition
Yeshua is the Hebrew/Aramaic form associated with the name rendered Jesus in English.
The name is related to the Hebrew concept of salvation.
Matthew connects His name directly with His mission:
"You shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins."
— Matthew 1:21
The name is related to the Hebrew concept of salvation.
Matthew connects His name directly with His mission:
"You shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins."
— Matthew 1:21
Historical Context
Yeshua was born into first-century Jewish life.
He was:
• circumcised
• presented at the Temple
• raised within Jewish Scripture
• associated with synagogue worship
• present at biblical festivals
• engaged in debates concerning Torah
• recognized by followers as Israel's Messiah
Understanding this context is essential for interpreting His teaching.
He was:
• circumcised
• presented at the Temple
• raised within Jewish Scripture
• associated with synagogue worship
• present at biblical festivals
• engaged in debates concerning Torah
• recognized by followers as Israel's Messiah
Understanding this context is essential for interpreting His teaching.
Messiah of Israel
Yeshua and Torah
His teachings frequently interact with Torah:
• Matthew 5–7
• Matthew 19
• Matthew 22
• Mark 2–3
• Mark 7
He disputes interpretations and traditions while presenting Himself as the authoritative interpreter and fulfillment of Scripture.
• Matthew 5–7
• Matthew 19
• Matthew 22
• Mark 2–3
• Mark 7
He disputes interpretations and traditions while presenting Himself as the authoritative interpreter and fulfillment of Scripture.
Death and Resurrection
The apostolic message centers on:
• His crucifixion
• His resurrection
• His exaltation
• His future return
• His crucifixion
• His resurrection
• His exaltation
• His future return
Grafted Perspective
Gentile believers encounter Yeshua not as a Messiah detached from Israel, but as the Messiah of Israel through whom the nations receive blessing.
This corresponds to God's promise to covenant • blessing • blessing for the nations">Abraham that all families of the earth would be blessed through his seed.
This corresponds to God's promise to covenant • blessing • blessing for the nations">Abraham that all families of the earth would be blessed through his seed.