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.
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