He Shall Be Called - Day 2

Birth Prophecy: The Messiah would be born of a virgin.

Scripture: Read the prophecy – Isaiah 7:14

Read the fulfillment - Matthew 1:22 – 23; Luke 1:26 – 38

The birth of the Messiah (Jesus Christ) is unique in the history of mankind. He was like no one before Him or since. No other founder of a major religion claims a virgin birth – not Muhammad, not Joseph Smith, not Buddha, no one. The birth of Jesus is part of God’s plan to restore sinful mankind to a relationship with a holy God. The birth of the Christ child brought hope to a sick and dying world.

Our Messiah willingly chose to give up His place in heaven and come to live among those He loved. He knew that He was our only hope. If He had not come to be born as a man, live a perfect life, and die on a cross for our sins, we had no hope. But Praise God, He stepped up! He was faithful to the task and because of His sacrifice; we have the hope of eternal life with Him.

Q1. Why was it necessary for Jesus to be born of a virgin rather than the normal union of a man and woman?

Q2. What would you say to a friend who challenged your belief in the virgin birth? How would you refute their claim that a virgin birth is impossible?

Q3. What issues do you think Joseph had to process when the angel told him that his fiancée was already pregnant?

For Christ is born of Mary and fathered all above
And praises sing to God the King and peace to men on earth

PRAYER FOCUS: Thank You for loving me enough to give up heaven and come to live among Your people. Thank You for coming and dying for me. Thank You for giving me the hope of eternal life. Help me not to just keep this good news to myself. Give me the confidence and power I need to share the gospel with the folks You put in my path each day.