Matthew 1:18-25

Intro:

Review from last week:

Outline:

b: “The Birth of Jesus” (vs.18-19)

The Summary: “The Dream of Joseph” (vs. 20-23)

b: “When Joseph woke” (vs. 24-25)

b: “f” (vs.)

Summary:

Illustration:

Prayer:

The Summary: “The Birth of Jesus” (vs. 18-19)

Jesus (v. 19)

Now- Matthew has just walked through history from Abraham to Jesus. Now he brings the readers back to the immediate history that some may have even witnessed.

The birth of

Jesus Christ

took place in this way- take a minute and let that sink in, the birth of the eternal second person of the triune God, Jesus…God subjects himself to the human experience of “being born”.

Mary (vs. 18-19)

When- another key reference to time.

His mother Mary-the wording of Matthew is very intentional

had been betrothed to Joseph- the “betrothal period” is a real thing

Before they came together- this is referring to the sexual union of the marriage

she was found to be with child

from the Holy Spirit- what?!?!

Joseph (v. 19)

and her husband Joseph

being a just man-

and unwilling to put her to shame

resolved to divource her quietly

Application/Implications:

Renew the Mind (the Scriptures):

What caught your attention in this section?

Which verses or words would you like to study a little more this week?

Engage the Heart (humility vs. pride):

Enlist the Body (Words, actions, emotions):

Transitional phrase:

The Situation: “The Dream of Joseph” (vs. 20-23)

A (vs.)

But- Praise the LORD for the “Buts” in Scripture!

as he considered these things- the things mentioned above,

before coming together she was found with child

he resolved to divource her quietly

an angel of the Lord appeared to him

in a dream

saying

B (vs.)

Joseph, son of David

do not fear

to take Mary as your wife

for that which is conceived in her

is from the Holy Spirit

She will bear a son

and you shall call his name Jesus

for he will save his people from their sins

C (vs.)

All this took place to fulfill

what the Lord has spoken by the prophet

“Behold

The virgin shall conceive and bear a son

and they shall call his name Immanuel

which means, God with us” (Isa. 7:14)

Application/Implications:

Renew the Mind (the Scriptures):

What caught your attention in this section?

Which verses or words would you like to study a little more this week?

Engage the Heart (humility vs. pride):

Enlist the Body (Words, actions, emotions):

Transitional phrase:

C: “When Joseph Woke” (vs. 24-25)

A (vs.)

When

Joseph woke from sleep

he did as the angel of hte Lord commanded him

He took his wife

But knew her not until she had given birth to a son

and he called his name Jesus

B (vs.)

b

C (vs.)

c

Application/Implications:

Renew the Mind (the Scriptures):

What caught your attention in this section?

Which verses or words would you like to study a little more this week?

Engage the Heart (humility vs. pride):

Enlist the Body (Words, actions, emotions):

Transitional phrase:

D: “j” (vs. )

A (vs.)

d

B (vs.)

b

C (vs.)

c

Application/Implications:

Renew the Mind (the Scriptures):

What caught your attention in this section?

Which verses or words would you like to study a little more this week?

Engage the Heart (humility vs. pride):

Enlist the Body (Words, actions, emotions):

Transitional phrase:

Discussion Starters:

a

b

c

Summary:

Song:

Benediction/Looking ahead: INVITE PEOPLE TO THE CAFE