We were encouraged to be in no doubt that Jesus was and is the Messiah. He is the only one that saves us from our sins. The details of the Christmas story and Jesus’ birth confirm he is the Messiah prophesied about as part of Gods redemptive plan. This is reason to rejoice this Christmas!
This chapter also confirms that Jesus is Immanuel – God with us. This was physical fulfilment of a God dwelling with his people as part of his redemptive plan for humanity. However, we were reminded God has always chosen to use faithful and obedient individuals in enacting his plan for he is a relational God. This is evident in Gods use of Joseph in Jesus’ virgin birth. God continues to do this through the Holy Spirit.
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