Faces Around the Manger
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1. Righteous Men Do the Right Thing
1. Righteous Men Do the Right Thing
Betrothed but bothered
Worry over his reputation: built over a liftime, lost in minutes!
Was there another man?
What shame would be brought upon the Family!!
Of the Lord: The Virgin Birth!
2. Righteous Men Find Courage in the Lord.
2. Righteous Men Find Courage in the Lord.
despite their fear, they move ahead… v. 20 “do not be afraid...”
Why was he afraid?
Consequences:
shame
regret
embarressment
possible death of Mary
Despite the consequences...
Of the Lord: The Virgin Birth!
Placed his trust in the Lord: The Lord of The Virgin Birth!
NASB956 For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
7 There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, On the throne of David and over his kingdom, To establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness From then on and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will accomplish this.
6 For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. 7 There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, On the throne of David and over his kingdom, To establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness From then on and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will accomplish this.
3. Righteous Men Obey What the Lord Says.
3. Righteous Men Obey What the Lord Says.
v. 24 - Joseph awoke and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took Mary as his wife.
BUT - kept her a virgin until she gave birth to a Son