Bible Text: Matthew 1:18-25 | Preacher: Keith Zehr | Series: Advent | The Gospel of Matthew presents the story of Jesus’ birth largely from the perspective of Jesus’ earthly father, Joseph.  We all inherit certain traits from our families.  Jesus not only inherited traits from his heavenly father, but bore the fullness of God as, “God With Us.”  Jesus became the physical presence of God to guide and comfort His people.