1. A look at the Nativity of Jesus in Matthew’s Gospel
Matthew Chapters 1 – 2
A look at the Nativity of Jesus in Matthew’s Gospel
Michael Russo, Michael Feeney, Anthony Matarazzo

2. Events Chapter 1 -Genealogy- Son of David & Abraham
Chapter 2 -Conceived by Holy Spirit (Religious Interpretation) -Joseph wants a divorce: Angel visits -Born in Bethlehem (Religious Interpretation)
-Born in Nazareth (Historical) -Returns to Nazareth after Herod’s death (Religious Interpretation)

3. Jesus as the Son of David
Genealogy of David -Shows Jesus as Royal Decent -Linking to the Old Testament
Birth of Jesus serves to situate Jesus within God’s people.

4. God’s Ongoing Presence
Angel tells Joseph Mary is conceived by the Holy Spirit. (Religious Interpretation)
He does not divorce her!

5. Jesus as New Moses Both born into danger (Historical)
Massacre of Infants parallels the Old Testament story of the killing of children in Egypt
Both occurred because Herod/Pharoah felt threatened by Jesus/Moses.

6. 1:20 minute mark www.youtube.com/watch?v=2asrpNjyekE
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7. Fulfillment of Prophecy (Main Theme)
Angle tells Joseph, Jesus will fulfill prophecy. (Religious Interpretation)

8. Bibliography
Matarazzo, Anthony. “The Real Christmas Story”. 21, March, 2012.
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