The Miracle of Christmas

The Virgin Birth is evidence of the uniqueness of Jesus our Savior

From: Selected Scriptures

Three points made in these two scriptures:

A manifestation – The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary
Luke 1:30-32, The angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God. "And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus.
• Do not FEAR
• You are special

A miracle – The baby Jesus would be fully human as we are human but fully God since His father is the Holy Spirit
Matthew 1:20-23, “for the Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. "She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins." Now all this took place to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet: “BEHOLD, THE VIRGIN SHALL BE WITH CHILD AND SHALL BEAR A SON, AND THEY SHALL CALL HIS NAME IMMANUEL," which translated means, "GOD WITH US."
• God used Mary to provide Christ with his humanity
• God used the Holy Spirit to Provide Christ’s Deity
• Hebrews: He would be tempted in all ways as we are and yet He would not sin

A messiah – The promised one, a king for Jews and Gentiles
Daniel 9:25, "Know therefore and understand, That from the going forth of the command to restore and build Jerusalem until Messiah the Prince.
John 1:41-42, He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him, "We have found the Messiah" (which is translated, the Christ). And he brought him to Jesus.
Matthew 1:21-22, "She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins."
• He will be called the Son of God
• He will save His people from their sins.

In her arms she holds a king,
The end of all our suffering.
The light of life now come to give
His life that we might ever live.

A child, Messiah we behold,
Foretold by prophets, men of old,
The Suffering Servant He would be
To pay the price to set us free.

Now quiet in a stable lays,
Not understanding worldly ways.
Angels’ sing, He softly cries,
Mary’s wonder fills her eyes.

Lord and Savior is His name,
This tiny babe of Bethlehem,
Now sleep for You will leave this stall
And give Your life for one and all. --- Bruce