Your hope in Christ is anchored in the Jesus of history. (Matt 1:1-6; 12-17)
Your hope in Christ is maintained because Joseph was NOT His father (Matthew 1:16)
Explanation: Joseph is listed as the “husband of Mary.” This is vastly different than all the other listings which use the “father of” formula. The biblical writers took careful pains to show that Joseph was NOT the father of Jesus.
Your Hope in Christ is secured because He is God in the flesh (Matt 1:18-19)
