Nativity of the Lord - Christmas Vigil

Commentary on Matthew 1:18-25 Working Preacher

Luther Seminary reading of Joseph's dream and the birth of Jesus (the RCL uses the shorter form of the vigil Gospel).

Matthew 1:18-25 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching

Reformed preaching commentary on Joseph's obedience and the name Immanuel.

Matthew 1 Commentary: The Genealogy and Birth of Jesus Enduring Word · David Guzik

David Guzik's verse by verse notes on the genealogy and Joseph's role in the nativity.

Matthew 1 Commentary Precept Austin

Verse by verse study library with word notes on the genealogy and birth of Christ.

Matthew 1:1 Commentaries BibleHub

Classic commentators compiled on the opening genealogy of Jesus the Messiah.

The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Vigil Mass Loyola Press · Sunday Connection

Catholic Sunday Connection with background and activities for the vigil readings.

The Nativity of the Lord (Year B) Catholic Productions · Brant Pitre

Dr. Brant Pitre's video and notes explaining the Christmas Mass readings, including the vigil.

Matthew 1:1 Interlinear BibleHub

Greek text of the genealogy word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers.

Gospel of Matthew Summary BibleProject

Animated overview of the structure and message of Matthew's Gospel.

Matthew 1 - Catena Bible & Commentaries Catena

Patristic comments on the genealogy and the virginal conception in Matthew 1.

Living Space: Christmas Vigil Mass (Evening of 24 December) Sacred Space

Prayerful reflection on Matthew's genealogy showing Jesus as heir of Abraham and David for the Vigil Mass.

Stream Christmas Mass with Bishop Barron Word on Fire

Word on Fire's video stream of the Christmas Mass, the audio/video complement to the Vigil Gospel.

Christmas Vigil Mass, Sunday Reading Agape Bible Study

Verse-by-verse study guide to the Vigil Mass readings, including Matthew's genealogy and Joseph's naming of the child.