The Birth

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Series:
Matthew,
Speaker:
Mike Self
Date:
02/22/2026
Passage:
Matt. 1:18-25
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Outline

  1. Main Idea — Joseph completes three necessary actions he must fulfill to bring Jesus into the Davidic line, accepting Mary, naming Jesus, keeping Mary a virgin till birth.
  2. Betrothal v. 18
    (Luke 1:30-31; Luke 1:34; Luke 1:38)
  3. Divorce? v. 19-20
    (Dt. 22:20-21; 1 Kings 9:4-5; Jer 17:5; 1 Pet. 3:1-7)
  4. Salvation v. 21-25
    (Isa. 7:14; Isa. 8:8; Isa. 9:6)
  5. Conclusion

Questions

  1. What stood out to you most from the message/text? Why?
  2. What is so significant of the Jewish betrothal process?
  3. Why is it so important that Joseph names Jesus?
  4. Why is it important Mary stays a virgin?

Next Week: Matthew 2:1-12

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