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The Man God Chose To Raise His Son. And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ . Matthew 1:16 December 8, 2013 Rev. David B. Hanson Deaf Liberty Baptist Church Overland Park, Kansas. Joseph, An Earthly Father. Matthew 1:18.
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The Man God Chose To Raise His Son And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. Matthew 1:16 December 8, 2013 Rev. David B. Hanson Deaf Liberty Baptist Church Overland Park, Kansas
Matthew 1:18 • Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.
Joseph Kept His Promise • Mary was engaged to Joseph to show their love for each other. • Joseph never committed fornication.
Matthew 1:19 • Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.
Joseph Believed in the Lord • Joseph was taught about the Lord and trusted in Him and followed His law. • Joseph was thoughtful not willing to put Mary in public.
Matthew 1:20 • But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
The Angel Met Joseph • The angel instructed Joseph to take courage to take Mary as his wife. • The angel informed Joseph that Mary was conceived by the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 1:21 • And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.
Joseph Listened Seriously • Joseph was informed to name a son Jesus. • Joseph knew the meaning of Jesus – “for he shall save his people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:22 • Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,
Joseph Was Chosen to See the Fulfillment • In Old Testament, Isaiah’s prophecy was fulfilled while Joseph was alive.
Matthew 1:23 • Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
Joseph Knew Isaiah 7:14 • A virgin will give birth to a son. • Emmanuel means God with us.
Matthew 1:24 • Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:
Joseph Was a Man of Action • Joseph acted immediately. Joseph obeyed God to take Mary as his wife.
Matthew 1:25 • And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name Jesus.
Joseph Obeyed God • Joseph did not know Mary until after Jesus was born. • Joseph called Mary’s firstborn son Jesus.