Hymns Based on Matthew 1:23

Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Matthew 1:23

"“Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall give birth to a son. They shall call his name Immanuel,” which is, being interpreted, “God with us.”"

— Matthew 1:23

Theological Significance

This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Incarnation, Christmas, Advent, Angels, Divine Presence. Many worship songs connected to Matthew 1:23 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.

Sermon Themes from This Passage

Incarnation
Christmas
Advent
Angels
Divine Presence

Suggested Hymns for Worship

Opening Hymn A Great and Mighty Wonder

Response Hymn O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Reflection Hymn Away in a Manger

Example Worship Flow

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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn A Great and Mighty Wonder
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Scripture Reading Matthew 1:23
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Sermon Incarnation
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Response Hymn O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
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Reflection Hymn Away in a Manger
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Closing Hymn God Is With Us Alleluia

Hymns Inspired by This Passage

A Great and Mighty Wonder

“A Great and Mighty Wonder” is a Christmas hymn in which the incarnation is treated as mystery, proclamation, and praise.

Away in a Manger

Away in a Manger is a late nineteenth-century American Christmas carol that joins a simple Nativity scene with a child's prayer for the presence and care of Jesus.

Emmanuel, Emmanuel

Emmanuel, Emmanuel is a compact worship chorus built around the biblical name given in Isaiah 7:14 and interpreted in Matthew 1:23 as “God with us.

God Is With Us Alleluia

God Is With Us Alleluia is a hymnal display title for Graham Kendrick’s The Candle Song, also known by its opening words, Like a Candle Flame.

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel is an Advent hymn of longing, promise, and confident hope.

O Little Town of Bethlehem

O Little Town of Bethlehem is Phillips Brooks’s Christmas carol of quiet wonder, incarnation, and prayer.

Toda la Tierra (All Earth Is Waiting)

Toda la Tierra, known in Gertrude C.

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