1. Joseph initially planned not to marry Mary when he discovered she was pregnant, though not by him.
2. An angel came to Joseph in a dream and told him to marry Mary, as the child was conceived by the Holy Spirit.
3. Joseph obeyed the angel and took Mary as his wife, though he did not consummate the marriage until after Jesus' birth. Both Joseph and Mary sacrificed to fulfill God's plan.
2. Matthew 1: 18-25
18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this
wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused
to Joseph, before they came together, she was
found child of the Holy Ghost.
19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man
and not willing to make her publick example,
was minded to put her away privily.
20. But while he thought on these things, behold,
the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a
dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear
not to take unto thee Mary their wife: for that
which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
21. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou
shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save His
people from their sin
3. 22. Now all these was done, that it might
fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord
by the prophet, saying,
23. Behold, a virgin shall be with child,
and shall bring forth a son, and they
shall call his name Emmmanuel, which
being interpreted is, God with us.
24. Then Joseph being raised from sleep
did as the angel of the Lord had bidden
him, and took unto him his wife:
25. And knew her not till she had brought
forth her firstborn son: and he called
his name JESUS.
4. INTRODUCTION:
Joseph has planning not to marry
Mary, Because she was already pregnant.
Joseph decided not to marry Mary. In
this situation God mediates, He sent His
angels to meet Joseph through dreams.
Therefore his selfish ambition was hinder
and Gods plans was made accordance to His
birth plans for His son.What about if
Joseph repuse and insist his selfish
ambition? At this point Joseph takes the
risk of Jesus human father according to
jewish tradition that every woman should
have a husband.
5. What was the risk that Joseph Handled?
1. To marry Mary.
2. To take the responsiblity for Mary and Jesus.
3. To respect Mary and the Child.
4. To take away the shame of immorality oraccording to
Jewish tradition.
5. To give name or sacrifice himself for the truth.
6. That he fear God and truth.
7. To give purity to the virgin birth.
8. To sacrifice his life for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ
missions. Therefore in this truth the risk is for them.
Joseph, Mary and our Lord Jesus Christ.
6. 1. Joseph accept God's offer to marry Mary
through sacrificial way.
a. To protect Mary's dignity.
b. To carry for Mary's need.
c. To help her with all respect.
d. To be a righteous father and example of
Christ like.
7. 2. Mary sacrifice her virginity and her womb
to give birth for the son of God.
a. To love our Lord Jesus Christ.
b. To nourish and take good care of him.
c. To guide and feed according to natural
birth child.
8. 3. Our Lord Jesus live according to God's plan.
a. He raised as a righteous Man live His
father in flesh.
b. To do His Father's will.
c. To proof that He was sent by God for the
sinners.
d. To save the entire universe from the wrath
of God.
9. This are all the truth. All of them
sacrificed for God's glory and plan.
They did the important part of their life
to be used by God. Everyone had a
mission for their life. I thank God for using
me to do his mission not to put our Lord
Jesus Christ mission into risk. But making
it better in God's perfect time. We must
risk our life for Him. Because He risks His
life for us.
10. Why are you putting this missions into
risk?
1. You live according to His rules and plans?
2. You are getting lazy in prayer?
3. You are not in his vineyard?
4. Why are you destroying His temple?
5. Why are you lazy attending His
gathering?
6. Why do you lie?
7. Why are you so lazy?
11. I pressumed that many are now
involve to satan's will and destiny, that
on the last days many will depart from
their faith and love the teaching of false
teachers.