1. "Immanuel" (18-23)

God sent the Messiah through the Virgin Mary, conceived by the Holy Spirit so he would be without sin. Mary's fiance Joseph could not believe it at first, but he showed his character by planning to divorce Mary quietly, without shaming her publicly. Then an angel came to Joseph and told him to take Mary as his wife and give the baby the name "Jesus". The angel explained that this child would save his people from their sins-something only God could do. The grace of Divine Christ's incarnation is expressed in the word "Immanuel". In Jesus, God is with us personally forever to save and care for us.

1. Joseph's obedience (24-25)

After waking from his dream, Joseph did what the angel had commanded. It looks like one normal person's small life decision. But Joseph's willingness to accept God's plan made him a great part of salvation history. This is an example of how God can use us as well.