The Ordinary, Extraordinary Birth
Jesus’ birth shows that God hasn’t given up on us, and has acted on our behalf.
Matthew
The Big Story: Rescue (Matthew 1:18-25)
God has acted by coming among us in person to rescue us.
Blessed Are the Persecuted (Matthew 5:10-12)
Persecution is a normal part of the Christian life.
The With-Us God (Matthew 1:18-25)
Jesus is the unexpected, miraculous with-us God who saves us from our sins.
The Book of the Genealogy of Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:1-17)
The genealogy tells us that the birth of Jesus is a new beginning and the fulfillment of all of God’s promises. It also tells us that Jesus is not ashamed of sinners.