Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Matthew 1:18-25
by: Cheri Appel.
Leading up to Christ’s birth, Matthew wrote about Joseph, the adoptive father, who provided Jesus with His name and lineage of a king. Like Jesus, Joseph was righteous toward God, but not self-righteous. He completed all he was to do, following every word of God as delivered by the angel. Because he compassionately gave up his right to a divorce and wed Mary as planned, the ancient Scriptures were fulfilled. Like Joseph, we too must believe and obey God’s every word. What purpose must you fulfill for the Creator’s plans and will for your life? What eternal works were you born to accomplish?
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