Joseph’s Christmas Story

Joseph's Christmas Story, Matthew 1:18-25

Intro:

Point: Christmas is a celebration of the "Christ-event" in which God the Son became incarnate 

through the virgin birth in order to "Save His people from their sins."

A. The Disclosure Of Mary's Condition, (Matt. 1:18-19)

1. An Engaged Couple: (Matt. 1:18)

2. A Shocking Discovery: (Matt. 1:18-19)

B. The Angel's Revelation, (Matt. 1:20-23)

1. The Origin of Mary's Pregnancy: (Matt. 1:20)

2. The Purpose of Mary's Pregnancy: (Matt. 1:21)

a. Title

b. Task

(1) Accomplishment

(2) Intention

3. Prophetic Corroboration: (Matt. 1:20-23)

Isaiah 7:14

a. Background

b. Sign Of The Virgin Birth

c. A Unique Son Named Immanuel

C. Joseph's Response, (Matt. 1:24-25)

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