His Name is Jesus - Part 2

His Name is Jesus — Part 2
Matthew 1: 18 - 21

Outline
In Part 1 we looked at:
• Mary's Pregnancy v. 18
• Joseph's Predicament v.19 —20

And now, for Part 2...
• The Angel's Proclamation v. 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.

o A Reminder of Joseph's Lineage
• Reminder first of his royal line.
• Reminder secondly of God's resolute promise

o A Reassuring Message
• God comforts his people through his word
• God comforts his people even though the struggle is private or internal
• God comforts and reassures his people even when we sleep

o A Rationale for Mary's Pregnancy
• It is a Spiritual act — work of the Spirit
• It is a mysterious act
• It is a marvellous act

• The Saviour's Purpose v. 21
And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.
o The Saviour's Name
• Jesus, an exclusive name for salvation
• Jesus, an effectual name to call
• Jesus, an affectionate name fOr the saved.

o The Saviour's Mission
• We can note the objective of his mission
• We can note the recipients of his mission