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Joseph, Son of David

Joseph Was A Normal Guy, Living For An Extraordinary God. Consider Joseph’s Reputation… • “the husband of Mary” (Matthew 1: 16) • “Joseph, son of David” (Matthew 1: 20) • “the carpenter’s son…” (Matthew 13: 55)

Joseph Was Amazed By Jesus. • Consider What Joseph Heard… • From God (Matthew 1: 20 -25) • From The Shepherds (Luke 2: 16 -17) • From Simeon & Anna (Luke 2: 25 -33) • From The People In The Temple (Luke 2: 47 -48)

Joseph’s Faith Is Worthy of Our Imitation • Joseph Found Greatness In His Walk with God, Not His Career. • “being a righteous man” Matthew 1: 19 • Not a wealthy man (Luke 2: 24) • Joseph Got Moving With Courage & Trust In The Lord. • Navigating New Challenges For Either A Few Months or Up To Two Years. • Matthew 2: 13 -15, 19 -23 • Joseph Obeyed God In Big & Small Commands. • “he called his name Jesus” Matthew 1: 25 • “So Joseph got up…while it was still night” Matthew 2: 14

Joseph’s Family Is Worthy of Our Imitation • Joseph Honored Mary In His Plans & Purity. • Matthew 1: 19, 25 • Joseph Brought His Family To Worship Consistently. • To Sacrifice • To Celebrate The Passover (2: 41) • To Observe The Sabbath • Joseph Gave Jesus Independence & Instruction. • Freedoms (Luke 2: 41 -44) • Training (Luke 2: 51 -52) • Joseph Fostered A Close Knit Family. • John 2: 1 -5, John 7: 1 -6, Acts 1: 14

Joseph, Son of David