Matthew 1:15-25 Learning from Jesus’ Life: Old Testament scholars know of God’s promise that a virgin would conceive and bear a son.  They were waiting and watching for it to happen.  However, many had preconceived notions about what kind of woman God would choose.  Surely it would be someone famous with a lot of power.  They were hoping this promised one would come with lots of power to overcome the oppression the Romans had put on them.  Don’t you suppose many parents were praying their daughter would be the chosen one?  God had a different idea.  He chose Mary, a … Continue reading God’s Promise Fulfilled