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”
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 12
Jesus settles, along with Mary and Joseph in Nazareth.
2:22-23
2:39,51

2. 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

3. 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