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The Birth of Jesus
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Rev. Steve Andrews, pastor at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Lee’s Summit, MO, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Matthew 1:18-25. Matthew’s account of Christmas focuses our attention on Jesus as the Christ, the Savior, and God with us. Joseph’s role is particularly emphasized. He knows that his betrothed is with child. He knows that the child is not his. He knows he wants to do what his just. His desire to show mercy and forgiveness to Mary serves as a type of the Child Joseph will adopt and raise. Joseph cannot know the just thing to do, however, unless the Lord reveals what has happened. He sends His angel to Joseph in a dream to preach the good news that no one would have known unless God had revealed it. The Son in Mary’s womb has been conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit. This Child is Jesus, the LORD who saves His people. This Child is Immanuel, God with His people. Joseph believes God’s Word and acts accordingly. Joseph, the son of David, adopts Jesus, the Son of David, and raises Him as his