God With Us
Seven hundred years before Bethlehem, God gave a sign: a virgin would conceive, and bear a son. Matthew shows us the fulfillment. A two-minute teaching on the God who tells us beforehand — and keeps His word.
Isaiah 7:14 · Matthew 1:23 · Free teaching
God With Us
Matthew points back to Isaiah’s promise as he tells of the birth of Jesus. The name Emmanuel directs our attention to the wonder at the heart of this teaching: God with us.
Open your Bible
Read the passage.
Isaiah 7:10–14 · Matthew 1:18–25
Isaiah 7 places the sign in a time of fear for King Ahaz and Judah. Matthew 1 recounts Joseph’s circumstances and the angel’s message, then identifies Jesus’ birth as the fulfillment of the prophetic word. Read both settings before drawing the connection.
Pause and reflect
Carry the Word into your week.
- What fears or uncertainties do you notice in the two passages?
- How does Matthew explain the name Emmanuel, and what does the angel say Jesus will do?
- Where could you follow Joseph’s example of obedience before every uncertainty is resolved?