His Name

His Name is Jesus — Part 1. Matthew 1: 18 - 21

Outline:
1. Mary's Pregnancy v. 18
2. Joseph's Predicament v.19 - 20
3. The Angel's Proclamation v. 20 - 21
4. The Saviour's Purpose v. 21

Mary's Pregnancy
18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

• The Significance of the Betrothal
• The Seeming Betrayal
• The Supernatural Birth

The preciousness of this truth
The profunditity of this truth
The power in this truth

Joseph's Predicament
19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily. 20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost
• His Character

• His Care
Note his willingness/unwillingness
Note his plan
Note his care for Mary's reputation
Note his care for Mary's physical safety

• His Commitment
Committed to the Word of God
Committed to Mary
Committed to Jesus