I will begin a series of sermons through the Gospel of Matthew this Sunday. During the advent season, we'll focus on the passages that pertain to his birth. The message this week is "Welcome the King" from Matthew 1:1-17. These first verses establish the truth that Jesus is the fulfillment of the Old Testament promises. He is the long awaited King, the Messiah. He is the one who saves us and reigns over us in God's glorious kingdom.