Matthew 1:18-25 - Cameron Jungles - Sun AM, Dec. 15, 2013

“Jesus, Immanuel”- Matthew 1:18-25 -

(Eastside Baptist/Sun AM/Dec. 15, 2013)

 

1. The Incarnation was accomplished by the powerful plan of God.

 

But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. (Matt. 1:20, NIV)

 

2. The Incarnation fulfilled the purpose of God.

 

She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins." (Matt. 1:21, NIV)

 

3. The Incarnation brought us the presence of God.

 

All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: "The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel" (which means "God with us"). (Matt. 1:22-23, NIV)

 

Main Idea: Jesus, Immanuel came to live with us and die for us, so that we might live with God forever.