Jesus the Messiah in Matthew's Nativity
Reflections on Christmas
Jesus’ Nativity signifies Him as the King of All Israel, the Messiah Son of David and Son of Joseph, the Branch in whom the Sticks of Judah and Ephraim become one.
The coronation of David takes place in two phases: first, he is crowned as king in Judah, after returning from his sojourn with the Philistines. Then, he is crowned as king over “all Israel” …
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