The four briefs in this series (43 pages total) examine Jesus’ identity as the promised Davidic King. Matthew's genealogy included marginalized figures, showing God uses broken people. His supernatural conception fulfilled the “God with us” prophecy, requiring Joseph’s righteous faith. Gentile Magi worshiped him, contrasting with King Herod’s murderous hostility. Jesus's early trials (fleeing to Egypt, the massacre of innocents) recapitulated Israel’s suffering to fulfill the role of the perfectly obedient Son.