The Mission of Christmas: Joseph's Gift

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Sunday - 9:30 AM Sunday School, 10:45 AM Worship Service | Wednesday 6:30 PM Men's Bible Study, Ladies' Bible Studies, Youth Group

Dec. 24, 2022

Matthew 1:18-25

The Mission of Christmas: Joseph's Gift

1. Stacking Up to His Father's

A. Son of David (vs. 16, 20)

2 Samuel 7:12-16

B. A True Son

Matthew 3:15

Luke 2:1-5

2. You Would Hate to Develop a Bad Reputation

A. The Reader has more information (v. 18)

Mark 10:1-12

B. Joseph's Character and Care for Mary (v. 19)

3. The Right(eous) Man for the Job

A. An Angelic Visit

B. The Name

Luke 1:59-63

C. Fulfillment Does not Come Easy (vs. 22-23)

D. Immanuel from now on

Isaiah 7:14

John 1:14

E. Obedience as a gift (vs. 25, 25)

1 Samuel 15:22

Matthew 13:55

Reflection:

Who owns you? Who have you given yourself to? Have you given yourself to Jesus? Do you realize Jesus has given Himself to you?