4. Two tracks in God’s plan
God at work in blessings (Miracles, confirmations…)
God at work in struggles
(fears, doubts, frustration…)
Angel visit to Mary and pregnancy
Angel dream to Joseph
Shepherds at Bethlehem report angel visit/message
Simeon at the temple
Anna at the temple
Magi visit with their gifts and worship
Angel warnings in dreams
Mary’s pregnancy
Inconvenient trip to register in Bethlehem
No room in the inn
Herod’s threat
Change of plans. Nazareth, not Bethlehem

5. Two tracks in God’s plan
God at work in blessings
(Miracles, confirmations…)
God at work in struggles
(fears, doubts, frustration…
Angel visit to Mary and pregnancy
Angel dream to Joseph
Shepherds at Bethlehem report angel visit/message
Simeon at the temple
Anna at the temple
Magi visit with their gifts and worship
Angel warnings in dreams
Mary’s pregnancy
Inconvenient trip to register in Bethlehem
No room in the inn
Herod’s threat
Change of plans. Nazareth, not Bethlehem

6. Two tracks in God’s plan
God at work in blessings
(Miracles, confirmations…)
God at work in struggles
(fears, doubts, frustration…
Angel visit to Mary and pregnancy
Angel dream to Joseph
Shepherds at Bethlehem report angel visit/message
Simeon at the temple
Anna at the temple
Magi visit with their gifts and worship
Angel warnings in dreams
Mary’s pregnancy
Inconvenient trip to register in Bethlehem
No room in the inn
Herod’s threat
Change of plans. Nazareth, not Bethlehem

7. Two tracks in God’s plan
God at work in blessings
(Miracles, confirmations…)
God at work in struggles
(fears, doubts, frustration…
Angel visit to Mary and pregnancy
Angel dream to Joseph
Shepherds at Bethlehem report angel visit/message
Simeon at the temple
Anna at the temple
Magi visit with their gifts and worship
Angel warnings in dreams
Mary’s pregnancy
Inconvenient trip to register in Bethlehem
No room in the inn
Herod’s threat
Change of plans. Nazareth, not Bethlehem

8. Two tracks in God’s plan
God at work in blessings
(Miracles, confirmations…)
God at work in struggles
(fears, doubts, frustration…
Angel visit to Mary and pregnancy
Angel dream to Joseph
Shepherds at Bethlehem report angel visit/message
Simeon at the temple
Anna at the temple
Magi visit with their gifts and worship
Angel warnings in dreams
Mary’s pregnancy
Inconvenient trip to register in Bethlehem
No room in the inn
Herod’s threat
Change of plans. Nazareth, not Bethlehem

9. Two tracks in God’s plan
God at work in blessings
(Miracles, confirmations…)
God at work in struggles
(fears, doubts, frustration…
Angel visit to Mary and pregnancy
Angel dream to Joseph
Shepherds at Bethlehem report angel visit/message
Simeon at the temple
Anna at the temple
Magi visit with their gifts and worship
Angel warnings in dreams
Mary’s pregnancy
Inconvenient trip to register in Bethlehem
No room in the inn
Herod’s threat
Change of plans. Nazareth, not Bethlehem

11. Two tracks in God’s plan
God at work in blessings
(Miracles, confirmations…)
God at work in struggles
(fears, doubts, frustration…
Angel visit to Mary and pregnancy
Angel dream to Joseph
Shepherds at Bethlehem report angel visit/message
Simeon at the temple
Anna at the temple
Magi visit with their gifts and worship
Angel warnings in dreams
Mary’s pregnancy
Inconvenient trip to register in Bethlehem
No room in the inn
Herod’s threat
Change of plans. Nazareth, not Bethlehem

12. Two tracks in God’s plan
God at work in blessings
(Miracles, confirmations…)
God at work in struggles
(fears, doubts, frustration…
Angel visit to Mary and pregnancy
Angel dream to Joseph
Shepherds at Bethlehem report angel visit/message
Simeon at the temple
Anna at the temple
Magi visit with their gifts and worship
Angel warnings in dreams
Mary’s pregnancy
Inconvenient trip to register in Bethlehem
No room in the inn
Herod’s threat
Change of plans. Nazareth, not Bethlehem

13. Two tracks in God’s plan
God at work in blessings
(Miracles, confirmations…)
God at work in struggles
(fears, doubts, frustration…
Angel visit to Mary and pregnancy
Angel dream to Joseph
Shepherds at Bethlehem report angel visit/message
Simeon at the temple
Anna at the temple
Magi visit with their gifts and worship
Angel warnings in dreams
Mary’s pregnancy
Inconvenient trip to register in Bethlehem
No room in the inn
Herod’s threat
Change of plans. Nazareth, not Bethlehem

15. Two tracks in God’s plan
God at work in blessings
(Miracles, confirmations…)
God at work in struggles
(fears, doubts, frustration…
Angel visit to Mary and pregnancy
Angel dream to Joseph
Shepherds at Bethlehem report angel visit/message
Simeon at the temple
Anna at the temple
Magi visit with their gifts and worship
Angel warnings in dreams
Mary’s pregnancy
Inconvenient trip to register in Bethlehem
No room in the inn
Herod’s threat
Change of plans. Nazareth, not Bethlehem

16. Two tracks in God’s plan
God at work in blessings
(Miracles, confirmations…)
God at work in struggles
(fears, doubts, frustration…
Angel visit to Mary and pregnancy
Angel dream to Joseph
Shepherds at Bethlehem report angel visit/message
Simeon at the temple
Anna at the temple
Magi visit with their gifts and worship
Angel warnings in dreams
Mary’s pregnancy
Inconvenient trip to register in Bethlehem
No room in the inn
Herod’s threat
Change of plans. Nazareth, not Bethlehem

18. The journeys of Joseph and Mary

20. Joseph: Flexibility and faith
Am I flexible when God leads me unexpectedly?
Will I accept inconvenience as God’s will for me?
Will I follow God sacrificially to protect my family?
Will I accept undesirable locations as God’s plan?
Will I alter career goals for spiritual priorities?
Will I accept how God has directed my circumstances?
I think I should consider or pray about __________.