The Birth of Jesus, the Messiah – Matthew 1:18-25

The Birth of Jesus, the Messiah – Matthew 1:18-25

We continue this study with the birth of Jesus, the Messiah and answer the question of “how can Jesus have a right to Jehoichan’s (Jeconiah) throne because of the curse of Jeremiah (22:28-30). And Matthew focus’s on the birth of Jesus from the perspective of Joseph, recounting his obedience to God and taking Mary to be his wife, despite her being with Child and the social stigma that would come.

The Ten Commandments – Exodus Chapter 20

The Ten Commandments – Exodus Chapter 20

As the people are at the base of Mount Sinai, God begins to speak to them His covenantal laws. It is here that we have what is called the Ten Commandments. These become foundational upon which God will set forth the rest (603) of His commandments in the Law of Moses (613 total commandments). But in the midst of God’s great display upon the mountain, the people become very afraid and asks Moses to relay God’s words to them.