Introduction
The start of Matthew’s record of the life of Jesus Christ. The birth of Jesus.
Questions
1. What is the first thing Matthew tells us about Jesus Christ?
v 1 ... the son of David, the son of Abraham.
2. What was unusual about Mary's pregnancy?
v 18 before they came together, she was found pregnant by the Holy Spirit
3. What did the angel say that Jesus had come to do?
v 21 You shall name him Jesus, for it is he who shall save his people from their sins.”
Summary Points
- v 1 to17 Genealogy from Abraham through David to Joseph, Mary's husband. Matthew lists three sets of 14 generations from Abraham through David to Jesus Christ
- v 18 to 20 Mary becomes pregnant by God’s Holy Spirit power. Joseph, her husband-to-be considers ending their relationship when he discovers she is pregnant. An angel explains what has happened and tells him to take her as his wife
- v 21 to 25 Joseph is told that Mary’s baby is to be called Jesus because he will save his people from their sins. The birth is in fulfilment of Bible prophecy