Scripture – Matthew 1-2
Observation –
- Matthew 1:1-17 - The genealogy of Jesus Christ
- Matthew 1:1 - The intro
- Matthew 1:2-16 - Jesus' Genealogy through Joseph.
- Matthew 1:17 - Matthew's organization
- Matthew 1:18-25 - The birth of Jesus
- Matthew 1:18 - Mary is pregnant without getting married
- Matthew 1:19 - Joseph seeks a quiet divorce
- Matthew 1:20-21 - An angel speaks to Joseph and convinces him to not divorce
- Matthew 1:22-23 - The fulfillment of the prophecy
- Matthew 1:24-25 - Joseph marries Mary after the announcement
- Matthew 2:1-12 - Wise men come to honor Jesus
- Matthew 2:1-2 - The wise men arrive in Jerusalem
- Matthew 2:3 - Herod is troubled
- Matthew 2:4-6 - Herod is instructed regarding where the Messiah was to born.
- Matthew 2:7-8 - Herod attempts to kill Jesus by getting info from the wise men
- Matthew 2:9-12 - The wise men present gifts to Jesus and leave.
- Matthew 2:13-23 - The fleeing to Egypt
- Matthew 2:13-15 - Joseph, Mary, and Jesus find refuge in Egypt
- Matthew 2:16-18 - The massacre of the babies
- Matthew 2:19-21 - Joseph, Mary, and Jesus return
- Matthew 2:22-23 - The family settles in Nazareth because of Herod's son
Application – Do God's will even if it will cost you something (reputation). God keeps his word.
Prayer – Dear God. Help me to do your will even if it might cost me something. Help me to do your will when it is hard and requires time and work. Amen.
Sins to avoid –
Promises to claim –
Examples to follow – Do God's will even at the cost of your reputation like Joseph.
Commands to obey –
Summarize and apply – Jesus is born through a miracle.