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What's in a Name?

December 11, 2022 • Tim Wilmetti • Matthew 1:18–25

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When Joseph finds out that his betrothed is with child, he plans to divorce her quietly. That is, until he's visited by an angel in a dream who reveals the truth. The child in Mary's womb is from the Holy Spirit. While recording this story, Matthew reveals that this child fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah. He is Immanuel, God with us.

King

January 1, 2023 • Tim Wilmetti • Matthew 2:1–12

When the wise men (or magi) arrive in Jerusalem, the ask, "Where is he who has been born king of the Jews?" These pagan astronomers had seen a sign in the stars that revealed a new king had been born. They came to pay homage to this newborn king. And when they found Jesus in Bethlehem, they fell to their knees to worship Him. Jesus came not only to be the king of the Jews, but to be the king of all who would surrender to His authority and reign in their lives. We must consider how we have responded to Jesus as our king.

Savior

December 18, 2022 • Tim Wilmetti • Luke 2:8–14

After Jesus is born, an angel appears to shepherds watching their flocks in the fields near Bethlehem. This angel announces, " For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." The child born to Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem was send by God to save His people from their sins.

Son of God

December 4, 2022 • Tim Wilmetti • Luke 1:26–38

During the Annunciation, the angel Gabriel not only tells Mary to name the child she will bear Jesus, which mean "God is salvation," but he also explains that this child will be conceived by the Holy Spirit, making Him the Son of the Most High, the Son of God.