Sunday Morning December 15, 2024

Joseph Matthew 1; 2 An example of patient obedience Matthew 1:18-25 and not procrastinating Patient obedience 1:20-24 (19) Denied his flesh 1:25 Flight into Egypt 2:13-14 Didn't procrastinate - went immediately Waited on God before making a decision 2:19-21 Jesus - the focal point of Christmas Matthew 1:16 Miraculous pedigree - Abraham, etc. Virgin birth undeniable Luke 3:23; Matthew 1:16 Matthew - Hebrew audience Mark - Gentile audience Luke - Gentile audience - Christ's humanity - reference to Adam John - philosophical/cosmic view - Jesus Creator and Redeemer Focal of history Focal of the Bible Is He the focal point of our lives? He is the Greatest Gift ever given Titles of Christ Isaiah 9:6 Characteristics of Christ Philippians 2:6-11 Preeminence of Christ Colossians 1 Emmanuel - God with Us Matthew 1:23