Responding to Royalty - Joseph

    Responding to Royalty

    Dan ZollinhoferDecember 17, 2023Advent

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    Passage: Matthew 1:18-2:23

    Today we examine the response of Joseph, Jesus' earthly father. How did he respond when his betrothal was turned upside down, when the most powerful ruler of the land sought the life of his new child and when he was given godly direction regarding his family?

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    Sermon Notes:

     

    Reflection Questions:

     

    1. Read Matthew 1.18 - 25. What verbs are associated with Joseph?
    2. Read Matthew 2.13 - 15; 19 - 23. What verbs are associated with Joseph?
    3. What do these verbs tell us about him?
    4. What do you think it was like being the earthly father figure of Jesus?
    5. What connotations come with the name "Jesus"?
    6. On a scale of 1 to 10, do you think our Western American culture believes sin exists (1 - yes, it does; 10 - no, it does not). Why do you think this?
    7. How does this impact the importance of Jesus?
    8. How can we help people see their need for Jesus?
    9. Who is there in your life that needs Jesus (saving)? Do you think they might come to church with you if you asked? If not, what are some next steps for you in regards to them?
    10. Based on our time in the Word together, what might a prayer offered to God include?

    Time for Prayer:

     

    1. Pray whatever #10 included.
    2. Pray for the salvation of those considered in #9.

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