Emmanuel

Matthew 1:21-25 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. 22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. 24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: 25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.

His Name is Emmanuel.

Outline:
1. Prophecy fulfilled
Verse 22 – 23
• Matthew’s Purpose
o Fulfilment of many prophecies
o Faithfulness and power of the One who promised
• Isaiah’s Prophecy
o Let us examine the context
o Let us examine the content
 God with us – It emphasised the Nature of Jesus
 God with us – It emphasised the Nearness of Jesus

2. Prophecy demonstrated
Verse 24 - 25
• Immediate obedience of Joseph
• Irrefutable reality of Mary’s virgin birth