
“The Manger and the Miraculous Conception”
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. 21 “She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” —Matthew 1:18-21 (NASB)
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows… —Matthew 1:18 (NASB)
Three Truths concerning the Manger and the Miraculous Conception
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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. —Matthew 1:18 (NASB)
But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both advanced in years. —Luke 1:7 (NASB)
“Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel.” —Isaiah 7:14 (NASB)
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Parthenon temple of virgin goddess AthenaMary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?” —Luke 1:34 (NASB)
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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 1:19-20 (NASB)
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. —Matthew 1:18 (NASB)Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?” 35 The angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; and for that reason the holy Child shall be called the Son of God. —Luke 1:34-35 (NASB)
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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 (NASB)