As we continue our study of Matthew’s narrative of the Messiah’s long-awaited arrival, we will look at the birth of Jesus. This relatively short passage is filled with all sorts of exciting details, including a virgin birth, relational stress, an angelic appearance, a fulfillment of prophecy, and, of course, the birth of Christ. Though this story is familiar to us, it reminds us of important foundational truths about God: He works with, he saves us, and he is with us.