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"And shall call His name Immanuel."
Text: Isaiah 7:14
THE PROPHECY OF THE VIRGIN BIRTH
The Lord God promised that He would send His Messiah to bring about the redemption of Israel, and indeed the world. That plan included the virgin birth of the Messiah.
“Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign:
Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son,
and shall call His name Immanuel.”
Isaiah 7:14
THE INVOLVEMENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE VIRGIN BIRTH
The Gospel of Matthew records for us the involvement of the Holy Spirit in the conception of the Messiah.
“Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows:
After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph,
before they came together,
she was found with child of the Holy Spirit.”
Matthew 1:18
When Joseph found that Mary was with child before they were officially married, he wanted to end the betrothal. An angel of the Lord was sent to him with this message.
“Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife,
for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.
And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS,
for He will save His people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:20-21