Unto Us A Child Is Born! by Jerome Stewart 
Jesus was born into the world as God in the flesh. His arrival was prophesied in the Old Testament. Isaiah a prophet of God in addressing King Ahaz of Judah in chapter 7 vs. 14 made reference to Jesus the coming Messiah saying quote; “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.”
Chapter 9 vs. 6; Isaiah says; “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
In the New Testament Matthew chapter 1 vss. 18 and 19 says; “Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly.” The issue with Joseph was adultery which was a capital offense under the Mosaic Law.
Vss. 20 thru 23 says; But while he thought about these things, behold an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying; “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins.” So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet saying: “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.”
As we celebrate December 25th as the birth of Christ, let us be ever mindful that Jesus came to earth on a business trip and His mission so that souls could be saved was accomplished.
Luke chapter 2 vs. 40 says; “And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.” There came a point where Joseph and Mary were looking for Jesus and could not find Him. He was only 12 years old.
Vss. 46 thru 49 says; “Now so it was that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers. So when they saw Him, they were amazed; and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You done this to us? Look, Your father and I have sought You anxiously.” And He said to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?”
John 3 vs. 16 Jesus says; “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
Jesus was born into the world as God in the flesh. His arrival was prophesied in the Old Testament. Isaiah a prophet of God in addressing King Ahaz of Judah in chapter 7 vs. 14 made reference to Jesus the coming Messiah saying quote; “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.”
Chapter 9 vs. 6; Isaiah says; “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
In the New Testament Matthew chapter 1 vss. 18 and 19 says; “Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly.” The issue with Joseph was adultery which was a capital offense under the Mosaic Law.
Vss. 20 thru 23 says; But while he thought about these things, behold an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying; “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins.” So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet saying: “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.”
As we celebrate December 25th as the birth of Christ, let us be ever mindful that Jesus came to earth on a business trip and His mission so that souls could be saved was accomplished.
Luke chapter 2 vs. 40 says; “And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.” There came a point where Joseph and Mary were looking for Jesus and could not find Him. He was only 12 years old.
Vss. 46 thru 49 says; “Now so it was that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers. So when they saw Him, they were amazed; and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You done this to us? Look, Your father and I have sought You anxiously.” And He said to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?”
John 3 vs. 16 Jesus says; “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
