Series Introduction: Jesus is the light that has come from Heaven. The light that has reached us is like no other and has come like no other.

Introduction: Why is the virgin birth so important? Does the virgin birth really matter? Why was it so important that Jesus be born of a virgin?  Why did Jesus have to become a man?

The Virgin Birth Conceived  (Matthew 1:18)

• Not by Joseph

• By the Holy Spirit

The Virgin Birth Challenged  (Matthew 1:19-20)

• By Joseph

• By Science

• By the Cults

• By the Church

The Virgin Birth Concluded 

• Jesus Must Be Man (Matthew 1:21)

• Jesus Must Be God (John 1:1, John 1:14)

The Virgin Birth Considered 

• Jesus is the Predicted One (Matthew 1:22-23)

• Jesus is God in our Presence (John 1:1-5; John 1:14)

The Virgin Birth Constructed 

• By Obedience (Matthew 1:24-25)

• By Humility (Luke 1:46-48)

• By Faith  (Matthew 1:24)

Application: Does the virgin birth really matter? Your salvation depends on it. The Light--Jesus came for your benefit. How will you respond to His coming?

Challenge: Use this Christmas Season to tell your circle of influence that the Light—Jesus has come.