A Savior Born for Us
Matthew 1:18-21
“Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. 19 And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man and not wanting to disgrace her, planned to send her away secretly. 20 But when he had considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for the Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.” —Matthew 1:18-20
“Jacob was the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, by whom Jesus was born, who is called the Messiah.” —Matthew 1:16
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“She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” —Matthew 1:21