Life lessons from Jesus' daddy Joseph Life lessons from Jesus' daddy
Bible study questions What is God trying to reveal to me? What does God want me to learn in this bible passage? What transformation should take place in my life because of this revelation
Joseph's lessons: Fearlessness Faith Function
Variants in genealogies of Luke and Matthew Luke Matthew 56 names to Abraham 42 Joseph's father as Heli (Eli) Jacob Through Nathan Solomon Adam Abraham
Why the variantions? Matthew's genealogy symbolizes Christ's royalty; whereas Luke's symbolizes Christ's priesthood Often said that Luke's genealogy is that of Mary Matthew reflects Joseph's legal lineage Some names were omitted Spelling through translations caused mistakes
Fearlessness Matthew 1:20
Faith Matthew 1:24-25
Function Matthew 1 & 2
Fearlessness 2 Tim 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline Isaiah 54:17 No weapon that is formed against you will prosper; And every tongue that accuses you in judgment you will condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And their vindication is from Me," declares the LORD
Faith Isaiah 40:31 Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Psalms 37:7 Rest in the Lord; wait patiently for Him to act. Don't be envious of evil men who prosper. Psalms 4:8 I will lie down in peace and sleep, for though I am alone, Oh Lord, you will keep me safe.
Function Proverbs 19:21 Many plans are in a man's mind, but it is the Lord's purpose for him that will stand. Exodus 9:16 But for this very purpose have I let you live, that I might show you My power, and that My name may be declared throughout all the earth.