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Unveiling the Nativity: A Journey through Matthew's Gospel

Dive into the Nativity of Jesus in Matthew's Gospel with insights on genealogy, divine conception, and biblical prophecy. Explore how Jesus is portrayed as the Son of David and the New Moses, fulfilling ancient prophecies. Delve into the religious and historical interpretations of Jesus' birth and the events surrounding it.

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Unveiling the Nativity: A Journey through Matthew's Gospel

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  1. Matthew Chapters 1 – 2 A look at the Nativity of Jesus in Matthew’s Gospel www.youtube.com/watch?v=G78OdmY32IMMichael Russo, Michael Feeney, Anthony Matarazzo

  2. Events • Chapter 1 -Genealogy- Son of David & Abraham • Chapter 2 -Conceived by Holy Spirit (Religious Interpretation) -Joseph wants a divorce: Angel visits -Born in Bethlehem (Religious Interpretation) -Born in Nazareth (Historical) -Returns to Nazareth after Herod’s death (Religious Interpretation)

  3. Jesus as the Son of David • Genealogy of David -Shows Jesus as Royal Decent -Linking to the Old Testament • Birth of Jesus serves to situate Jesus within God’s people.

  4. God’s Ongoing Presence Angel tells Joseph Mary is conceived by the Holy Spirit. (Religious Interpretation) He does not divorce her!

  5. Jesus as New Moses Both born into danger (Historical) Massacre of Infants parallels the Old Testament story of the killing of children in Egypt Both occurred because Herod/Pharoah felt threatened by Jesus/Moses.

  6. 1:20 minute mark www.youtube.com/watch?v=2asrpNjyekE Continued…

  7. Fulfillment of Prophecy (Main Theme) Angle tells Joseph, Jesus will fulfill prophecy. (Religious Interpretation)

  8. Bibliography • Matarazzo, Anthony. “The Real Christmas Story”. www.prezi.com/i6qij16jn_i3/the-real-christmas-story/. 21, March, 2012. • Google Images • Class Notes

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