Tag: Matthew 1

The Birth of Jesus | Matthew 1:18-25 Sermon

Sermon text: Matthew 1:18-25

Sermon outline

Main idea: Jesus’s birth reveals his identity, his mission, and his motivation.

  • Jesus’s birth reveals his identity.
  • Jesus’s name reveals his mission.
  • Jesus’s nature reveals his motivation.

The Genesis of Jesus | Matthew 1:1-17 Sermon

Sermon text: Matthew 1:1-17

Sermon outline

  • Jesus’s arrival brings a new genesis.
  • The four women display God’s mercy (vv. 2-6).
  • The four alterations display God’s judgment (vv. 6b-11).
  • The final generation presents a fifth woman and fifth alteration which display God’s faithfulness (vv. 12-16).
  • Throughout the genealogy, God’s providence and power are displayed.