The Incarnate King

The Incarnate KingSeries: ChristmasPreacher: Jared BlankenshipDate: 21st December 2025Passage: Matthew 1:18-25-------------------Christmas, as a cultural holiday, is completely non-essential, but there is something related to Christmas that is absolutely essential for everyone. If it didn't happen or was proven to be a lie, the consequences would be eternally destructive for every person. It's the incarnation of Jesus Christ. It is central to the Christmas gospel, and its proclamation and defense are the very purpose of the four Gospel books in the New Testament. Sandwiched between the genealogy and Herod's murderous actions is a brief account of the events surrounding Jesus' birth. Significant to Matthew's record is that it's told entirely with an eye toward Joseph. This is more important than you might think at first. Joseph's identity and actions are critical to showing that Jesus really is the promised Christ. These events help prove that Jesus truly is the Incarnate King, born of a virgin to save His people from their sins.