The Generation of Jesus Christ

Matthew Chapter 1. 1. The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

Matthew begins the book by showing that Christ by nature was of King David and Abraham's bloodline and then furthers his testimony by detailing the family tree which would be born into.

18. Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise:  When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.   19. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.   20. But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife:  for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.   21. 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.  

1. Now the birth of Jesus was on this wise....As follows, in this manner

2. When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph....The word "Espoused" is different than out word Engaged. Under Jewish laws and customs being espoused is similar to Marriage. Under Jewish Laws and Customs, the man and woman would attend a betrothal ceremony where they voice their consent to marry but the betrothal could last a year before the man could actually take possession of his bride; during this time period, the bride would remain at her father's house.

3. Before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

    We know by the previous statements, that Mary and Joseph were espoused but here we learn that before the espousal was completed, Mary was found pregnant by the Holy Ghost. What is the Holy Ghost? Its the 3rd Member of the Godhead...GOD the Father+GOD the Son+ God the Holy Ghost

    (1st John 5:7. For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.)

4. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily

    Joseph was a man of God who practiced the Mosaic law and followed the traditions of Jewish custom but his love for Mary inspired him to stone her in private to spare her the pubic shame of being an adulteress.

    (Deuteronomy 22: 23. If a damsel that is a virgin be betrothed unto an husband, and a man find her in the city, and lie with her;  24. Then ye shall bring them both out unto the gate of that city, and ye shall stone them with stones that they die;  the damsel, because she cried not, being in the city;  and the man, because he hath humbled his neighbour's wife:  so thou shalt put away evil from among you)

5. But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife:  for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.  And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS:  for he shall save his people from their sins.

    Here in the opening words of the New Testament, God (On Time as Always) tells Joseph and the world that Mary has been blessed to bring forth into the world the Promised Messiah of the Old Testament and His Purpose of Human Birth is to Save the World.

6. Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 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.

    Here Matthew reaffirms that Jesus is the Promised Messiah foretold by the Prophet Isaiah 7:14 ( Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.)

The sign of hope, peace and eternal life has been here for over two thousands years; this hope did not come from science, education, religion and politics; it came by the Love of God who sent His only begotten son to save the world.....Truly, God is With Us!