A Case for the Virgin Birth
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Exhibit A: The timing of Mary’s conception is evidence of the virgin birth.
Exhibit A: The timing of Mary’s conception is evidence of the virgin birth.
Exhibit B: The revelation in Jospeh’s dream is evidence of the virgin birth.
Exhibit B: The revelation in Jospeh’s dream is evidence of the virgin birth.
Exhibit C: The fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy is evidence of the virgin birth.
Exhibit C: The fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy is evidence of the virgin birth.
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given;
and the government shall be upon his shoulder,
and his name shall be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of his government and of peace
there will be no end,
on the throne of David and over his kingdom,
to establish it and to uphold it
with justice and with righteousness
from this time forth and forevermore.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.
Exhibit D: The obedience to the angel’s commands is evidence of the virgin birth.
Exhibit D: The obedience to the angel’s commands is evidence of the virgin birth.
Big Idea: The virgin born Jesus is God come to us.
Big Idea: The virgin born Jesus is God come to us.
Study Guide
Does it matter if we believe Jesus was virgin born? Why or why not?
How does this passage give
Why did God choose a virgin to have His Son? What did that communicate?
Why was it important for Him to become like us and be born as a baby? In theological terms, why is the incarnation crucial to the gospel message?
What does it mean for God to be with us? What does this communicate to us?
What does it mean for God to be with us? What does this communicate to us? Why did Jesus have to be God?
Jesus could have appeared to people in any way He chose. Have someone read . How is Jesus’ identity as Immanuel, God With Us, confirmed in these verses?
Why was it important for Him to become like us and be born as a baby? In theological terms, why is the incarnation crucial to the gospel message?
How could you use this passage to help you be prepared to give evidence of the virgin birth of Jesus?
