Quiet Faithfulness in the Coming of the Son, Matthew 1:18-25

How does Joseph respond when he discovers Mary is pregnant? How does he respond when he learns her pregnancy has been caused by the Holy Spirit? He responds with righteousness and faithfulness before God! He is a quiet man who strives to do as God commands and takes on the task of being the earthly father of the Messiah, who he knows to be more than an ordinary man.

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The House that God Built, Luke 1.26-38

King David wanted to build a house for the worship of Yahweh, but instead Yahweh said he would build David’s house and give him a son to rule on his throne forever. The incarnation is the accomplishment of this promise and through it Yahweh builds for himself an earthly house to bring eternal life to his people.

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