DCLM Higher Everyday 12 August 2025 — The Virgin Birth Is Factual

Topic: The Virgin Birth Is Factual

Text:  Matthew 1:18-25

18Now 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.

19Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.

20But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

21And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

22Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,

23Behold, 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.

24Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

25And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.

Key Verse: “Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 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” (Matthew 1:22, 23).

Message

One important Scriptural fact about Jesus Christ is that, He was miraculously conceived and born by the Virgin Mary. Christ’s virgin birth upholds His deity. It singles Him out as the only sinless man on earth, void of Adamic depravity. This qualifies Him to meet God’s demand for a substitutionary death for the sin of humanity. The virgin birth is not only unique but is also established as an indisputable biblical fact. God first unveiled the virgin birth of Christ, referring to Him as the Seed of the woman. Prophet Isaiah prophesied that Jesus would be born of a virgin. Mary herself said to the angel, “…How shall this be, seeing I know not a man” (Luke 1:34)? Friend, do you doubt the virgin birth of Christ?

Also Read: DCLM Higher Everyday 11 August 2025 – If Sickness Strikes

Believe it, the virgin birth of Christ is factual. The chastity of Mary is instructive and challenging to all youths, particularly in an era when immorality is promoted and celebrated. Like the four virgin daughters of Phillip the Evangelist, Christian youths should flee youthful lusts, embrace holiness and maintain moral purity. Happy International Youth Day!

Quote: He was miraculously conceived. 

Challenge: Christian youths should flee youthful lust. 

Prayer for today: Help me Jesus to keep myself pure and undefiled.

GOSPEL REALM: STEPS TO SALVATION
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)