Life of Christ Lesson 4: Incarnation Announcements

Mankind has aways desired to have a "god" who is both visible and tangible, which is why idolatry has been expressed by men of all cultures throughout history. Even devout Job expressed a desire to see the One he worshipped (Job 23:8, 9). The Divine answer to this universal longing is the Incarnation of the Second Person of the Godhead, Christ Jesus. In this lesson, we look at the the divine announcements regarding the marvelous event of the great Creator entering the very world He created to dwell among us as a Man! The first two divine announcements were made to a Jewish priest named Zacharias (see Lesson 3) and a virgin Jewish girl named Mary (in the direct bloodline of King David). The mysterious "Seed" of Genesis 3:15 was finally to be understood, as were Isaiah 7:14 ("a virgin shall conceive") and Jeremiah 31:22 ("a woman shall compass a Man")! The third announcement was to Joseph (in the direct royal-line of David), betrothed to Mary. Learn about this wonderful man God chose to be the human step-father of His Eternal Son (talk about a privilege and heavy-duty responsibility)!