1. Christmas 2016 “THE CHRIST”
Matthew 1:17-25

2. The Birth of ‘The Christ’
THE FOCUS OF THE TEXT:
Lack of sexual connection
The participation of the Holy Spirit:

3. The Birth of ‘The Christ’
CIRCUMSTANCES ONLY EXPLAINABLE SUPERNATURALLY: (vs.18)
The Birth: Gen 3:15 and Isa 7:14
The Jewish tradition of engagement
Emphasis on sexual abstinence
The Holy Spirit

4. The Birth of ‘The Christ’
COMMUNICATION OF GOD FOR THE EVENTS OF MARY’S CONCEPTION: (vs.19-21)
The angel spoke to his lineage.
The angel spoke to his fear
The angel spoke explanation: (miraculous conception)
The angel spoke assignment to him: “name Him Jesus”
The angel spoke Jesus’ mission: “He Will Save His People From Their Sins”

5. The Birth of ‘The Christ’
THE ENCOUNTER AS A FULFILLMENT OF PROPHECY: (vs.22,23)
The Prophet: Isaiah 7:14 and 9:6
The Name: “Immanuel” – God with us,
The Incarnation – John 1:14

6. The Birth of ‘The Christ’
JOSEPH WITH THE OPPORTUNITY: (vs.24,25)
He was convinced God communicated to him:
He took Mary and her child as his own: