The Way Joseph Saw Christmas
December 8, 2024 / FBC Glen EsteSermon by Pastor Brent Snook / December 7, 2024
Series: How Do You See Christmas?
Text: Matthew 1:18-25
In the month of December, we’ll focus on several people in the Bible and how they saw Christmas
How did Joseph see Christmas?
Read Matthew 1:18-25
I. HIS CHEER
Matt 1:19
One of the first things God reveals about Joseph: he was just a man
Three steps in a Jewish marriage:
- The two families agreed to a union
- A public announcement
- The couple was married and began living together
II. HIS CONFUSION
Joseph was first excited. Then he was thrown into utter confusion.
III. HIS COOPERATION
Read Matt 1:20-24
When God appears to Joseph, he listened and obeyed
Read Psalm 37:23, Proverbs 3:5-6
God talks. Are you listening?
IV. HIS CONSECRATION
Read Matt 1:24-25
God chose Joseph because he was a man enough to care about God’s purpose
Joseph named Jesus (vs.21)
There is power in the name of Jesus
V. HIS CROWN