Fusion: week of 12/25

FAMILY THEME: THE BIRTH OF JESUS

Matthew 1:1-25

Jesus is the long awaited Messiah and King.

1.  Jesus' Birth Satisfied Royal Ancestry Requirements

     (Matthew 1:1-17)

     Matthew made a special point of validating Jesus' lineage in

     order to establish His royalty.

 
2.  Jesus' Birth Was Miraculous

     (Matthew 1:18-21)

      Jesus was born of a virgin, through the power of the

      Holy Spirit.

 
3.  Jesus' Birth Fulfilled Prophecy

     (Matthew 1:22-25)

     The unique circumstances surrounding Jesus' birth had

     been prophesied long ago.