GOD WITH US

Matthew 1:18-25

Key Verse 23

“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).

1. Read verses 18-19. How did the birth of Jesus the Messiah come about? (18) What does this reveal about Jesus? Why did Joseph want to divorce Mary quietly? (19)

2. Read verses 20-21. How did God help Joseph? (20) What name was given to the son to be born? (21a) What was the significance of the name? (21b)

3. Read verses 22-25. What prophecy was fulfilled through this event? (22-23, Isa 7:14) What does “Immanuel” mean? (23). What does ‘Immanuel’ reveal about God? How did Joseph obey God? (24-25)

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