1. Copyright © Simon G. Harris Scripture quotations taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society Used by permission

2. A Father’s Challenge Matthew 1:19 Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. Matthew 1:19 Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.

3. A Father’s Challenge Matthew 1:20 - 21 “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:20 - 21 “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.

4. A Father’s Challenge Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her

5. A Father’s Challenge Ephesians 5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Saviour. Ephesians 5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Saviour. Husband as “head” Husband as “head” i. loving not lording

6. A Father’s Challenge Ephesians 5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Saviour. Ephesians 5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Saviour. Husband as “head” ii. Responsibility not rights

7. Joseph led his family out of … Matthew 1:20 … an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, … Matthew 1:20 … an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, … 1. Hearing the voice of God 1. Hearing the voice of God

8. Joseph led his family out of … Matthew 1:24 When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. Matthew 1:24 When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. 2. Personal sacrifice 2. Personal sacrifice

9. Joseph led his family out of … Matthew 2:14 So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt, Matthew 2:14 So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt, 2. Personal sacrifice

10. Joseph led his family out of … Genesis 2:24 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. Genesis 2:24 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. 2. Personal sacrifice

11. Joseph led his family out of … Matthew 2:14 So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt, Matthew 2:14 So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt, 2. Personal sacrifice

12. Joseph led his family out of … Deuteronomy 6:4 - 7 These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when … Deuteronomy 6:4 - 7 These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when … 3. Being present 3. Being present

13. Joseph led his family out of … Ephesians 6:4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. 3. Being present

14. Joseph led his family out of … Proverbs 3:12 because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in. Proverbs 3:12 because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in. 3. Being present

15. Joseph led his family out of … Ephesians 5:15 – 16 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15 – 16 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 3. Being present