Angelic Announcements: God Is With Us (Matthew 1:18-25)

Angelic Announcement to Joseph: God Is With Us

Midweek Advent 3, Wednesday, December 15, 2021

First Lesson: Isaiah 7:10-17. Though King Ahaz refused to ask for a sign when God promised to give one, God still graciously spoke of the coming Savior. The miraculous sign would be a virgin giving birth to a child called Immanuel, which means “God with us.”.

The Gospel and Sermon Text: Matthew 1:18-25. The Announcement to Joseph.

The angel’s announcement to Joseph was as simple as it was strange to hear. Mary would have a baby, but he would be God’s son—-not Joseph’s or another man’s. He would be the One the prophets foretold—the Messiah who would save the people from their sins.

Advent calls us to look ahead with expectation for Christ’s return, when the voice of an angel will be heard again, as it announces that we will then be with God.

May we eagerly await that day!

Amen

Pastor Ron Koehler