What does the Bible say about the fulfillment of Scripture in Christ's birth?

In Matthew 1 and 2, we see several instances where events surrounding Christ's birth fulfill Old Testament prophecies. For example, the virgin birth is prophesied in Isaiah 7:14, stating a virgin will conceive and bear a son named Immanuel—a name that signifies God with us. Additionally, Micah prophesied that the Savior would be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2), which is confirmed in the New Testament narrative when Joseph and Mary journey to Bethlehem for a census. This chain of fulfillments illustrates that Jesus is indeed the Messiah promised throughout the Scriptures. Each event in His birth narrative does not happen by chance but is orchestrated by God's sovereign will to accomplish His divine purpose of salvation.