Jesus’ birth story per Matthew....Was Mary really a Perpetual Virgin?”
Key Points:
- Joseph is the “hero” of Matthews account. (Vs Mary the “hero” in Luke’s account.) This is not a contradiction, just a difference of emphasis.
- Joseph a great example for us: He chose to forego his legal rights to follow God’s will and act for the benefit of others.
- The word “until” in verse 25 does not mean that Mary was not a perpetual virgin. (Two other examples of “until” in scripture.)
- The Magi were non-Jews; Jesus came for all of us!
- No Magi in Luke, no shepherds in Matthew; just different emphases.
- Luke emphasizes women, poor. Matthew emphasizes fulfillment of OT prophecy.
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