Matthew 1 (Part 2) :18-25 The Birth of a Savior

TL;DR

Joseph, a righteous man, chose to protect Mary rather than expose her to shame when he discovered she was pregnant before their marriage.

Transcript

so open your Bibles to Matthew chapter  1 and we're going to continue on with   our study through the New Testament as  you can see we're just getting started   here again with the New Testament  case you weren't here with us last   Sunday we've started over in our study  through the Bible for the third time now here we go we are picking up Matthew... Read More

Key Insights

• 🥰 Joseph's decision to protect Mary instead of seeking revenge shows his godly character, demonstrating love and grace.
• 🤪 Obedience to God's command, even when it goes against societal expectations, leads to blessings and fulfillment of prophecy.
• 👶 God often reveals new options to us when we seek His guidance and trust in His plan.
• 😘 The name Emmanuel, meaning "God with us," highlights Jesus' divinity and His purpose to save His people from sin.
• 🖐️ Joseph's obedience and sacrifice allowed him to play a crucial role in raising Jesus and fulfilling God's plan of salvation.
• ❓ Joseph's response challenges us to prioritize obedience to God over our own emotions and desires.
• 🤕 Trusting in God's plan and seeking His guidance frees us from the need to seek revenge or harm others when we are hurt.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why did Joseph initially plan to divorce Mary?

Joseph, being a righteous man, did not want to expose Mary to public disgrace. He thought marriage was impossible due to her pregnancy.

Q: How did Joseph show love and obedience to God?

Despite his hurt and sense of betrayal, Joseph chose to protect Mary and obeyed the angel's command to marry her and raise Jesus as his own son.

Q: Why did Joseph's obedience require great faith?

Marrying Mary meant that Joseph would be associated with her supposed immorality, risking his own reputation and livelihood.

Q: What can we learn from Joseph's response?

Joseph's example teaches us the importance of obedience, love, and selflessness, even in difficult and hurtful situations.

Key Insights:

• Joseph's decision to protect Mary instead of seeking revenge shows his godly character, demonstrating love and grace.
• Obedience to God's command, even when it goes against societal expectations, leads to blessings and fulfillment of prophecy.
• God often reveals new options to us when we seek His guidance and trust in His plan.
• The name Emmanuel, meaning "God with us," highlights Jesus' divinity and His purpose to save His people from sin.
• Joseph's obedience and sacrifice allowed him to play a crucial role in raising Jesus and fulfilling God's plan of salvation.
• Joseph's response challenges us to prioritize obedience to God over our own emotions and desires.
• Trusting in God's plan and seeking His guidance frees us from the need to seek revenge or harm others when we are hurt.
• God works all things together for the good of those who love Him and obey His commands, as seen in Joseph's story.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Joseph, a godly man, discovers that his betrothed, Mary, is pregnant before they have had relations.

• Despite his hurt and societal expectations, Joseph decides to quietly divorce her to protect her from public disgrace.

• An angel appears to Joseph in a dream, telling him not to be afraid to marry Mary, as the child she carries is from the Holy Spirit.

• Joseph obeys the angel's command and marries Mary, protecting her and raising Jesus as his own.