THE BIG IDEA: Even in the midst of extremely confusing circumstances, Joseph’s obedience triumphed over his feelings, setting the stage for the coming of the Saviour Jesus Christ.
Key things to note:
- Jesus’ birth was the result of the miraculous work of God to ensure that His divine nature would be evident.
- Jesus was born in a human way as a human baby to ensure that He could identify with us in our humanity.
- Jesus was adopted by Joseph to ensure that his heritage in the lineage of King David would be preserved.
- Jesus became “Immanuel, God with us” to save people from their sins.
- Jesus is fully God and fully man.