“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call His name Immanuel”  (Isaiah 7:14).  A stunning truth, unthinkable circumstances for a child, expectant mother, and pensive father.  All are faithful, yet all would be shunned.  And yet no one well intentioned, unnerved, or suspect would redirect God’s plan of salvation.  Mary bore Jesus, Joseph named Him Jesus, and Jesus is the very Son of God – in the flesh, for the salvation of sinners.    

 

Isaiah 7:10-17

Romans 1:1-7

Matthew 1:18-25

 

Stir up Your power, O Lord, and come and help us by Your might, that the sins which weigh us down may be quickly lifted by Your grace and mercy; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

“What Hope!  An Eden Prophesied”     LSB 342

“Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus”     LSB 338

“The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came”     LSB 356

“At the Name of Jesus”      LSB 512

“Jesus! Name of Wondrous Love”     LSB 900

“How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds”     LSB 524

“Arise, O Christian People”     “LSB 354”