Matthew 1:18-25, "His name shall be Jesus!" (Wednesday 12/3/25)

Matthew 1:18–25 shows that the birth of Jesus is entirely God’s work—conceived by the Holy Spirit, fulfilling ancient prophecy, and bringing God’s presence into the world as “Emmanuel.” In Joseph, we see a model of righteous obedience, a man who chooses mercy and faith even when circumstances seem overwhelming. This passage reminds us that Jesus came to save us from our deepest problem—sin—and that God is with us in every circumstance of life.