December 19 & 20,
2015
Matthew
1:18-25
Long ago, an ordinary man had an extraordinary encounter. In the
pages of Scripture, we get to listen in as Joseph learned about the first
Christmas. His love story with Mary was punctuated by pain as doubt threatened
to divide them. Matthew 1:18-25 records how their tension resolved and it is
relevant to us today. At the crossroads of the mundane and majestic, they
trusted in God, who stooped down to bless them and the world beyond
imagination.
Last week we read from Luke 1 and looked at the first Christmas through the
eyes of Mary, the mother of Jesus. This weekend we will see Joseph’s
perspective from Matt. 1. This blue-collar guy was chosen as a stepfather to
raise the Son of God. We’ll get a glimpse into Joseph’s heart as he responded
to the news that his betrothed bride, Mary, was pregnant. His example
demonstrates several practical principles to guide our lives. I hope you will
come worship with us and bring a friend. Merry Christmas.
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