1. THE PROMISE TO JOSEPH: VIRGIN BIRTH
(Matthew 1:18-25)

2. JOSEPH’S UNIQUE __________
A. His ________ (v. 18)
B. His _____________ (v. 19)
“If a…virgin is betrothed…and a man lies with her, then you shall…stone them to death…”
Deuteronomy 22:23-24
DILEMMA
Problem
Righteousness

3. II. JOSEPH’S UNIQUE _____________ 
A. Mary’s Baby is of the _________
  B. Mary’s Baby is the _________
C. Mary’s Baby is ___________ __________  
D. Mary’s Baby is __________
OPPORTUNITY
Holy Spirit
Messiah
Fulfillment
of Prophecy
Immanuel

4. CHOICE: BELIEVE HIS EYES AND DIVORCE MARY OR BELIEVE THE ANGEL AND OBEY GOD, ACCEPTING THE CONSEQUENCES
PRIVILEGE: CHOSEN TO BE THE EARTHLY FATHER OF MESSIAH!

5. III. JOSEPH’S UNIQUE ________
A. _________ God
B. Went Through With _______
C. Gave Jesus a ______
FAITH
Obeyed
Marriage
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