Sunday, October 4, 2009

The Birth of Jesus Christ

Matthew Chapter 1, starting with verse 18:


Mat 1:18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused (engaged) to Joseph, before they came together, (before they were married) she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. (by decree of the Holy Spirit)


Mat 1:19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily. (to quietly break the engagement)

Mat 1:20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

Mat 1:21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS (Savior): for he shall save his people from their sins.

Mat 1:22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,

Mat 1:23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

Mat 1:24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:(immediately went ahead with the wedding ceremony)

Mat 1:25 And knew her not (had no sexual relations with her) till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS. (meaning Savior; after the Birth of Christ, Joseph did have relations with Mary, with four other boys being born, and several sisters.)

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