OUR MISSION…to see lives changed through a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Life is not measured by
- You have no idea what God can do through one moment of
“This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant through the power of the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 1:18
- A carpenter (Matt 13:55)
- A righteous and faithful man (Matt 1:19)
- Descendant of David (Matt 1:20, Luke 2:4)
- Mary’s husband (Matt 1:16)
- Jesus’ earthly father (Matt 13:55, Luke 3:23, John 1:45)
“As he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. “Joseph, son of David,” the angel said, “do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife.” Matthew 1:20a
“When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded and took Mary as his wife.” Matthew 1:24 NLT
- You don’t have to understand
- Obedience is our
“…For the child within her was conceived by the Holy Spirit. And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:20b-21
- Obedience may cost you
- Disobedience could cost you
Talk It Over:
As you were growing up, what was one thing that was hard for you to obey?
As a follower of Christ, what is most difficult for you to obey?
Read Matthew 1:18-24: What did Joseph have to overcome to be obedient?
Action Step:
What do you need to do or stop doing to be in obedience to Christ?