OCU C)SP D Week 01 Devotion
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MATTHEW CHAPTER 1 – SEED OF GOD
“But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:20-21
The person, Jesus the Christ is likely the most controversial figure in the history of man. Controversial because the Christian movement has historically amassed billions of followers by a person some say never existed. Although some hold to this view, many more believe that Jesus did exist, but believe He was not God, that He was merely just a very good man. This ideology only deepens the mystery of the Christian movement as the religion is centered around a man who was not only impeccable in nature (sinless) but claims to be born of God.
Such controversy demands our greatest attention. Who is Jesus and what makes Him different than any other man in history?
Matthew understood that before any question could be answered that he first needed to establish Jesus’s undeniable genealogy. In doing so, Matthew was able to not only silence His critics but was able to unveil a startling truth in Matthews introduction. That although Jesus was physically born from Mary, She was not impregnated by the seed of Joseph but the seed of the Holy Spirit. When the angel of God disclosed this mystery to Mary, the angel explained to her that “the Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.”
In doing so, Jesus would not inherit the Adamic nature, or as some scholars understand it, the sinful nature of Adam. Instead, Jesus would possess the nature of God; “holy, undefiled and free from any sin whatsoever.”
This revelation is one of the cornerstones to the Christian faith. Why may you ask? Because God demands sin to be paid for. And God will not cease from His judgment until a sinless offering is given. Jesus became that “sin” offering over 2000 years ago for the transgressions you and I could not pay.
CHALLENGE
Because we are born in sin, from the Adamic line, we are not only “plagued” by sin, but we have the sentence of death linger over our head. Christ came to save us and pay for Gods righteous demand.
As we venture to understand who Jesus is, I would urge you to contemplate questions such as: Who do you say Jesus is? What does He mean to you? And what will you do with Him? Will you receive Him as your Lord and Savior, or will you deny Him and perish forever in your sins?
And if you do know Jesus as your personal savior, I would like to challenge you with questions such as:
What have you done with the Lord since your salvation day? Are you exercising your spiritual gifts daily? Have you been growing in His word through reading and interfacing with the saints of God?
There is so much to learn and so much Joy we can experience in this gloomy world. Please Join me on this incredible journey to discover Jesus in all His glories. I promise you; He will change your life, forever!
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Personally, I see Jesus as my Lord and Savior, my King, my advocate and of course a gentle Father. I have been reading His words almost daily, trying to reflect and trying to walk with Him through my journey. I understand that it is a lifelong journey, but it is a well worth gift to be able to spend an eternity with Him in the end. I have not sense any of my spiritual gifts yet, but i am letting Him wait for the right time to reveal that to me in His will. There are some days where it is hard and not be distracted by worldly things, but at the end of the day, i always try to talk to him and ask for forgiveness of the things i shouldn’t have done. The Holy Spirit inside is our guide, and since my salvation, I have been hungering to learn more and to be closer to him more than ever.
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God created us, and Jesus came to save us. The Sabbath reminds us of two great truths—God made us, and Jesus redeems us. Just as God took a break after creating the world, Jesus offers us rest through His death and resurrection. We don’t need to work for our salvation; it is a gift from Him. Each Sabbath is a time to step back from our busy lives and remember that Jesus is our Creator and Redeemer.
Who is Jesus to me? The Sabbath points us to Him as the One who gives us life and hope. It also challenges us to grow in faith by studying His Word, serving others, and using the gifts He has given us. The Sabbath is a taste of the eternal rest and joy we will one day share with Him forever. Walking with Jesus truly changes our lives, and the Sabbath helps us keep our eyes on Him each week.
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As I think about who Jesus is. Matthew shows that Jesus did not come from Adam’s sinful line in the usual way. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and is truly holy. That matters, because only a sinless Savior could pay for my sin. I say Jesus is the Son of God and my Savior. He is also my Lord, which means I should follow Him in daily life, not just in belief.
Since I was saved, I’ve seen small changes: I pray more honestly, and I try to forgive faster. I’m still learning to use my gifts. I think service and encouragement are two places I can grow. My plan is simple: read Scripture each morning, pray for one person a day, and serve weekly at church. I want my life to point to Jesus who changes people from the inside out. -
To me, He is not some historical figure or “good man”—He is my Savior. It is a hope to me to learn that He was born sinless and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice, that my sins are truly forgiven. I know that I cannot be the same after receiving Him; I have to live in a way that would show His holiness, serving through the gifts that He has given me and growing day by day in His Word. Jesus is not One to be just known—He is the One who has changed my life and is still calling me close.
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Growing up Catholic, I knew the stories of Jesus well. I understood Him as the Son of God, the second Person of the Trinity. I could recite Scripture, explain His miracles, and share His teachings. I thought that meant I knew Him. I pursued knowledge—studying the Bible, learning all I could about Jesus. But over time, I realized that though I had learned a great deal about Him, I didn’t truly know Him.
That changed in adulthood when I accepted Jesus as my Savior. I began seeking Him—not just in study, but in prayer, in Scripture, and in the quiet guidance of His Spirit. The shift came when I moved from knowing Jesus intellectually to knowing Him with my heart. That heart-level relationship transformed everything. Jesus became more than a figure in history—He became my Redeemer, my Friend, my Lord.
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Matthew 1:20–21 shows an important moment in the story of salvation. Joseph is told by God that Mary’s baby is from the Holy Spirit, not from a man. This means Jesus was born in a special way, making Him different from everyone else. Because Jesus wasn’t born like other people, He didn’t have the sin that everyone else has. This made Him the only one who could take the punishment for our sins.
People have argued about whether Jesus was real or truly God, but these questions show how important His life and message are. Christianity isn’t just about stories or good advice it’s about the bold belief that God came to earth to save us. The challenge is to live out that faith, learning from the Bible, using our gifts to help others, and spending time with other believers. In a world that can be confusing and sad, getting to know Jesus brings meaning, direction, and lasting happiness. -
Reading Matthew Chapter 1 really made me think about who Jesus is and what He means to me. I believe Jesus is the Son of God, born through the Holy Spirit just like Matthew described. He wasn’t just a good man, He was perfect, sinless, and sent by God to save us. Knowing that He didn’t inherit sin like the rest of us makes me realize how special His birth truly was. Jesus came to take the punishment that I deserve, and that shows how much God loves us.
To me, Jesus means forgiveness, peace, and hope. Because of Him, I don’t have to carry the weight of my sins or fear death. He gave His life so that I could have eternal life. When I think about what I will do with Jesus, I know I want to follow Him and grow in my faith every day.
Since accepting Jesus as my Savior, I try to live in a way that honors Him, reading His Word, praying, and using my gifts to help others. I know I still have a lot to learn, but I want to keep growing closer to Him. Jesus has truly changed my life forever.
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Jesus is the Son of God, fully God and fully man, who came to rescue us from sin. To me, He’s not just someone I’ve read about or heard stories of; He’s real and personal. He’s the reason I have hope, peace, and direction in life. I’ve chosen to follow Him as my Savior because I know I can’t save myself. Since that day, I’ve been learning to grow in my faith by reading His Word, praying, and staying connected with other believers. One of the ways I serve is by leading our middle school ministry, helping students see that Jesus wants a real relationship with them too. I’m far from perfect, but I’m grateful that Jesus keeps shaping me into who He’s called me to be. Knowing Him has truly changed everything for me.
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