I. SIMPLE EXPOSITION, What is the context of our text?
A. Mary was espoused to Joseph, vv18-19
1. a visit from Gabriel, Lk 1:26-38
2. a visit to Elizabeth, Lk 1:39-56
3. a view of engagement & divorce, v19
B. the angel of the Lord appeared unto him, vv20-21
1. the word of the Lord, v20
2. the why of the Lord, v21
C. Now all this was done, vv22-23
1. commentary from Matthew, v22
2. fulfillment of scripture, v23 (Isa 7:14)
a. Immanuel/Emmanuel - ×¢×ž× ×•×ל
b. Im = with; Immanu = with us; el = God
II. SHALL SAVE, Who is Jesus?
A. Jesus is fully Man
1. virgin born, vv18, 23
B. Jesus is fully God
2. God with us, v23
C. Jesus’ name, Y’shua, means “shall saveâ€
1. initially unto salvation, Rom 10:13
2. continually unto sanctification, Rom 8:28-29
3. ultimately unto glorification, Rom 8:21
III. SIN, What is sin?
A. Sin is transgression against God’s law, 1 Jn 3:4
B. Sin is all unrighteousness, 1 Jn 5:17
C. Sin is a lack or departure from faith, Rom 14:23
IV. SERIOUS CONSIDERATION, Are you Christ’s people?
A. Love’s Origin, 1 Jn 4:8
1. Christ’s cross, love’s greatest display, John 3:14-16
B. Love’s Obedient Response
1. faith, Eph 2:8-10; 2 Cor 7:10
C. Love’s Opposition
1. sin: lawlessness or legalism, 1 Jn 3:4; Rom 14:23 |
