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Session 6 - (Matthew 1:18-25, 2:1-3) Jesus’ birth story per Matthew. Was Mary really a Perpetual Virgin?

Jesus’ birth story per Matthew....Was Mary really a Perpetual Virgin?”

Key Points:

  • Joseph is the “hero” of Matthews account. (Vs Mary the “hero” in Luke’s account.)  This is not a contradiction, just a difference of emphasis.

  • Joseph a great example for us: He chose to forego his legal rights to follow God’s will and act for the benefit of others.

  • The word “until” in verse 25 does not mean that Mary was not a perpetual virgin. (Two other examples of “until” in scripture.)

  • The Magi were non-Jews; Jesus came for all of us!

  • No Magi in Luke, no shepherds in Matthew; just different emphases.

  • Luke emphasizes women, poor. Matthew emphasizes fulfillment of OT prophecy.
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