Intro:
John 8:41 - ...They said to him, "We were not born of sexual immorality. We have one Father--even God."
Why I Believe Jesus Was Born of a Virgin:
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It is the Straightforward teaching of scripture.
Genesis 3:15 - I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring...
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God is Able to do it.
Luke 1:37 - Nothing will be impossible with God.
- It is Essential for salvation.
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Small Group Discussion
Read Matthew 1:18-25
GROUP
Why is the virgin birth an essential doctrine of our faith? What would it mean if Jesus WAS just “Joseph’s son”?
Why do you think so many churches / pastors / Christians deny the straightforward teaching of God’s Word regarding the virgin birth? What reasons would motivate someone to deny it?
BREAKOUT
Pray for one another!