WHAT THE ANGEL SAID TO JOSEPH (3 OF 4)
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
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What the Angel Said to Joseph (3 of 4)
Series: What the Angels Said about Christmas
Richard A. Bradley
Matthew 1:18-25
18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. 20 But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, ''Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. 21 And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.'' 22 So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: 23 ''Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,'' which is translated, ''God with us.'' 24 Then Joseph, being aroused from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took to him his wife, 25 and did not know her till she had brought forth her firstborn Son. And he called His name Jesus.
Of all the characters in the nativity story perhaps Joseph's is the easiest to overlook. Mary played her part, Jesus certainly played His part, and at times it looks as if Joseph just came along for the ride. But this is not so. Joseph was just a simple carpenter, this is true, but he was more than that. He was of the house and linage of David. That is, he was a branch on the most prestigious family tree in all of Israel. As a direct descendent of David Joseph was the rightful heir to Israel's throne.
However it wasn't just his bloodline that made Joseph important to the nativity story. It was what the angel said to him and what Joseph did with that information.
1. THE ANGEL ASKED JOSEPH TO PUT ASIDE HIS FEAR
20 But while he thought abo ...
Series: What the Angels Said about Christmas
Richard A. Bradley
Matthew 1:18-25
18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. 20 But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, ''Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. 21 And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.'' 22 So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: 23 ''Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,'' which is translated, ''God with us.'' 24 Then Joseph, being aroused from sleep, did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took to him his wife, 25 and did not know her till she had brought forth her firstborn Son. And he called His name Jesus.
Of all the characters in the nativity story perhaps Joseph's is the easiest to overlook. Mary played her part, Jesus certainly played His part, and at times it looks as if Joseph just came along for the ride. But this is not so. Joseph was just a simple carpenter, this is true, but he was more than that. He was of the house and linage of David. That is, he was a branch on the most prestigious family tree in all of Israel. As a direct descendent of David Joseph was the rightful heir to Israel's throne.
However it wasn't just his bloodline that made Joseph important to the nativity story. It was what the angel said to him and what Joseph did with that information.
1. THE ANGEL ASKED JOSEPH TO PUT ASIDE HIS FEAR
20 But while he thought abo ...
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