King Jesus | February 21, 2021
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Matthew 1:18-25
18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. 20 But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "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. 21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins." 22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: 23 "Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel" (which means, God with us). 24 When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, 25 but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.
Talk Sheet Questions
What are the key differences between a First Century, biblical view of betrothal and our 21st Century concept of engagement before marriage?
Why do you think Joseph is more prominent than Mary in Matthew’s account? How would you have felt if you were Joseph?
What do you think it meant for Joseph to be a “just man.” What evidence of this do we see in this passage?
Why is it important that Jesus is the Son of God and the son of man?
Discuss the significance of the names used for the Christ-child. What can they tell us about the gospel?
Prayer
Pray that God will increase our confidence that God is with us!