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Jesus, the Christ: Son of David , Son of Abraham

Please turn with me in your Bibles to Matthew chapter 1 as we begin an exposition of this great Gospel. Let’s hear the word of the living God beginning in verse 1 of Matthew 1. “The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. To Abraham was born Isaac; and to Isaac, Jacob; and to Jacob, Judah and his brothers; and to Judah were born Perez and Zerah by Tamar; and to Perez was born Hezron; and to Hezron, Ram; and to Ram was born Amminadab; and to Amminadab, Nahshon; and to Nahshon, Salmon; and to Salmon was born Boaz by Rahab; and to Boaz was born Obed by Ruth; and to Obed, Jesse; and to Jesse was born David the king. And to David was born Solomon by her who had been the wife of Uriah; and to Solomon was born Rehoboam; and to Rehoboam, Abijah; and to…

The Best Gift of Christmas

The Lord's Day Morning December 4, 2011 “The Best Gift of Christmas” Matthew 1:18-23 The Reverend Dr. J. Ligon Duncan If you have your Bibles, I'd invite you to turn with me to the gospel of Matthew, Matthew chapter 1. We’re going to be looking together at verses 18 to 23 today. For the last number of years we have focused on themes during December relating to the incarnation and nativity of Christ and we're going to do that again this year looking at what we're calling, “Christmas in the Gospels” — how each of the four gospels inform our understanding of the incarnation and the nativity of Jesus Christ. Now many of you will, because you’re good Bible scholars, immediately know that there are no nativity accounts in Mark and in John, and so you may be…

Jesus’ Virgin Birth: According to Scripture

Turn with me in your Bibles to Matthew chapter 1. Last week, we saw some of the truths about our Savior set forth in the genealogy and this week, we attend God’s Word to us about His virgin birth. Matthew chapter 1, beginning in verse 18. “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. And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man, and not wanting to disgrace her, desired to put her away secretly. 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 that which has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. “And she will bear a…

I Believe in Jesus Christ who was conveived by the Holy…

The Apostles’ CreedI believe in Jesus Christ…conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin MaryMatthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38 If you have your Bibles, I'd invite you to turn with me to Matthew, chapter 1. As we continue to work our way through The Apostles’ Creed, we are going to be looking at those two phrases: “conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary,” which speak of what we call in short-hand, The Virgin Birth. We will do it by looking at the two passages from the…

A Festival of 9 Lessons and Carols – Wise Men…

A Festival of 9 Lessons & Carols The Lord's Day Morning December 25, 2005 Matthew 2:1-12 “Wise Men From the East” Dr. J. Ligon Duncan III If you have your Bibles, I'd invite you to turn with me to Matthew, chapter two, as we come to the eighth of nine studies in the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols that we've been looking at all December long. Let me just remind you before we read chapter two, the first twelve verses, of the Gospel of Matthew, of what Matthew has told us…

Nine Lessons and Carols- Born by the Book

The Lord's Day Morning December 30, 2007 Matthew 2:1-12 Nine Lessons and Carols The Eighth Lesson Born by the Book Dr. J. Ligon Duncan III Amen. If you have your Bibles, I'd invite you to turn with me to Matthew 2:1-12. We are working our way through the “Nine Lessons and Carols” of the King's College Christmas Service. We are at the Eighth Lesson today, which deals with the coming of the wise men to worship Jesus. His birth has been some time before, and they have now made their…

Jesus born in Bethlehem: According to Scripture

Matthew 2:1-12 Jesus born in Bethlehem: According to Scripture Would you please turn with me in your Bibles to Matthew chapter 2. As we continue our study in the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Last week we concentrated on the circumstances of Jesus’ birth and the nature of our Savior. Some of the things that Matthew teaches us about who He is. His virgin birth sets forth His divinity and His perfect humanity. His name Immanuel reminds us of the mystery of the…

Flight, Murder, and Return From Egypt

Please turn with me in your Bibles to Matthew chapter 2. As we have opened this glorious gospel in the last few weeks, we have seen Matthew in the genealogy tell us of the origins of our Savior and the recounting of the story of His virgin birth. He has witnessed to the divinity of our Savior and His almighty and all sufficient saving power. And in the first part of this passage itself, we have seen much in terms of spiritual truth. We saw in the coming of the Gentiles those Magi who came to…

Jesus’ Baptism: To Fulfill all Righteousness

Turn with me in your Bibles to Matthew chapter 3, as we continue our study in this gospel. Matthew chapter 3, beginning in verse 13. Hear God’s holy and inspired word. “Then Jesus arrived from Galilee at the Jordan coming to John, to be baptized by him. But John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?” But Jesus answering said to him, “Permit it at this time; for in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all…