Joseph: A Humble Man For A Heavenly Mission
The weekly Sunday morning sermon delivered by Rev. James Wiles
Matthew 1:18-25
“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. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. 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. She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.”
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1. The tragedy that marred his life
- The tragedy of shocking discoveries
- The tragedy of shattered dreams
- The tragedy of sorrowful decisions
2. The task that marred his life
- The task involved divine revelations.
- The task involved definite requirements.
- The task involved delightful realizations.
3. The testimony that measured his life
- The testimony of unconditional compliance
- The testimony of unwavering commitment
- The testimony of unfailing completion
