A VIRGIN WILL CONCEIVE

A VIRGIN WILL CONCEIVE (Matthew 1:23)

“The Lord Himself will give you a sign,” the prophet Isaiah wrote about seven centuries prior to Jesus' birth, “A virgin will be with child and bear a Son.”[1]

Matthew presented Isaiah’s statement as proof that God had arranged the birth of Jesus.

“How can this be, since I am a virgin?”[2] Mary responded, bewildered after the angel, Gabriel, announced to her she would conceive a Son.

Gabriel answered straight to the point, explaining, “Nothing will be impossible with God.”[3]

Contemplation Points

• When Gabriel explained to Mary, "Nothing will be impossible with God," what did he imply?
• Do you live as though you believe that implication?
• If so, how have you demonstrated your conviction?

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[1] Isaiah 7:14 New American Standard - Updated; Matthew 1:23

[2] Luke 1:34 New American Standard - Updated

[3] Luke 1:37 New American Standard - Updated

All for Jesus,

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