Christ's Genealogy: Born a King and Born of a Virgin

I. Born as a King (Mt 1:1-17; Lk 3:23-38)
A. Matthew's Genealogy: Royal line of David through Solomon to Joseph
1. David: "Son of David (v1)…the king (v6)"
2. Jeconiah: captured (vv11-12) and cursed king (Jer 22:30)
3. Joseph: begotten but not begetting (v16)…"son of David (v20)"
B. Luke's Genealogy: Physical line of David through Nathan to Mary
1. Mary's line?
2. Joseph's son?
II. Born of a Virgin (Mt 1:16-25
A. Evidence of Virgin Birth (Proof)
1. Conception was Supernatural (16-18)
2. Compassion of Joseph (19)
3. Communication by Angel (20-21)
4. Confirmation from Scripture (22-23)
5. Consecration of Joseph (24-25)
B. Essential Virgin Birth (Purpose)
1. Sinless Savior
2. God-man Savior
3. Scripture
4. Sovereign Grace