Matthew 1:18
Matthew 1:18
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.
Matthew begins the story of Jesus' life with Jesus' miraculous conception in this verse. In the beginning, Joseph did not understand that Mary's pregnancy was the result of the Holy Spirit's work. As a result, he was faced with the difficult decision of deciding what to do about their upcoming wedding. In that situation, it is reasonable and common sense to conclude that Mary had been unfaithful. The full truth is only revealed to Joseph when he is informed by an angelic messenger. As you can imagine, Joseph's heart was broken when he discovered his beautiful bride was pregnant after an extended visit to her cousin, Elizabeth. It is clear that the child she was carrying was not his own biological Son since we read that the couple had not yet come together and consummated their marriage. This mysterious conception was made possible by the Holy Spirit, the third person of the eternal Godhead. Mary was to be filled with the Holy Spirit, and the power of the Highest would surround her so that the child she bore would be holy and called Immanuel - 'God with us.' The Lord Jesus was not conceived of flesh nor by human will. In fact, He was the only begotten Son of the Father.
Genesis 21:2
And Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.
Isaiah 65:24
And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.
Genesis 25:21
And Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.
Matthew 1:23
Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.