In this message on Matthew 1:18–25, Brayden unpacks “Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary.” Far from a sentimental Christmas detail, this truth is essential to the gospel.

We see the divine initiative of God in sending his Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit — fully God from the very beginning — and the real humanity of Jesus, born of the Virgin Mary, who shared in our weakness yet remained without sin. The virgin birth is not an optional belief, but the foundation for understanding how Jesus is both truly God and truly man, the only one able to save.

Brayden explores the unique role of Mary — significant yet not divine — and the way her humble obedience points us to God’s power and grace. We’re reminded that salvation is not us reaching up to God, but God reaching down to us in Christ.

Let’s not let familiarity dull the wonder of this miracle: God the Son stepped into our darkness to redeem us. We are called to teach it, defend it, and delight in it.