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, 2013Rev. David B. Hanson

Deaf Liberty Baptist ChurchOverland Park, Kansas

Joseph, An Earthly Father

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.