INFANCY NARRATIVES Points of Agreement Matthew Luke 1

INFANCY NARRATIVES Points of Agreement Matthew Luke 1 Jesus birth is related to the reign of Herod the Great. 2. 1 1: 5 2 Mary is a virgin who has not yet come to live with her husband. 1: 18 1: 27, 34 3 Joseph is from the house of David. 1: 16, 20 1: 27 2: 4 4 An angel from heaven pronounces the coming birth of Jesus 1: 20 -21 1: 28 -30 5 Jesus is said to be the son of David. 1: 1 1: 32 6 Jesus conception takes place through the Holy Spirit. 1: 18, 20 1: 35 7 Joseph is not involved in Jesus conception. 1: 18 -25 1: 34 8 The name “Jesus” is given by heaven before birth. 1: 21 1: 31 9 Jesus “will save” or is a “savior” 1: 21 2: 11 10 Jesus is born after Joseph and Mary begin living together. 1: 24 -25 2: 4 -7 11 Jesus is born in Bethlehem 2: 1 2: 4 -7 12 Jesus settles, along with Mary and Joseph in Nazareth. 2: 22 -23 2: 39, 51

DIFFERENCES Matthew Mary & Joseph reside in Bethlehem Jesus born in Joseph’s house King Herod learns of Jesus’ birth’ ; consults with wise men Wise men from East visit the child; warned in a dream Joseph warned; flight into Egypt Herod slaughter innocent children Herod dies; angel tells Joseph to return Family head for Bethlehem; uncertainty there & dream diverts them to new home in Nazareth

DIFFERENCES CONTINUED Luke Mary & Joseph reside in Nazareth Couple travel to Bethlehem in connection with the Roman census No room in the inn, Jesus placed in a manger Shepherds from nearby fields visit the child Jesus circumcised on eight day and given name Family returns to their home in Nazareth