2. DISCOVER CHRISTMAS HONOR “Joseph, Son of David, Do Not Be Afraid” Matthew 1:18-25

3. DISCOVER CHRISTMAS HONOR 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. The Birth – “Now” The Engagement – “After” The Union – “Before” The Holy Spirit – “Found”

4. DISCOVER CHRISTMAS HONOR THE CHARACTERIZATION OF THE COUPLE: (v.19-21) (19) Joseph’s Consideration: Motivated by Justice (Motivated by Justice) (20) Joseph’s Conscience: Motivated by Inspiration from on High (Motivated by Inspiration from on High) Motivated by Honor (21) Joseph’s Communication with God: (Motivated by Honor)

5. DISCOVER CHRISTMAS HONOR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE WORD OF TRUTH: (vs.22-23) {Isaiah 7:14, 700-900 yrs} The fulfillment of the Prophet is the confirmation of the Prophecy: (22) The fulfillment of the Prophet is the confirmation of the Prophecy: The Prophecy is pointing to ONE greater than the Prophet, Jesus the Messiah. (23) The Prophecy is pointing to ONE greater than the Prophet, Jesus the Messiah. The Prophecy fulfilled is THE Greatest Message to all of Humanity: (23b) The Prophecy fulfilled is THE Greatest Message to all of Humanity:

6. DISCOVER CHRISTMAS HONOR THE COMMUNICATION FROM GOD: (vs.24,25) Immediate Response Individual Commitment Individual Restraint Immanuel Renown: JESUS “he called His Name, JESUS.”

7. DISCOVER CHRISTMAS HONOR Whois the only ONE Who can take life’s controversy's and make sense of them? Who is the only ONE Who can take life’s controversy's and make sense of them? Choose to live above the societal and personal trends with HONOR. God’s Word is His HONOR fulfilled in your life! God will communicate HIS plan for your life, YOU choose immediate Obedience, without question.