Summary of Matthew 1:18-25
Joseph wanted to divorce Mary when he found out she was pregnant, but an angel appeared to him and told him to marry her and that she was carrying the Messiah by the Holy Spirit. Joseph accepts Jesus as his son.
Questions for Matthew 1:18-25
1) The whole conception is obviously unusual and disrupted Joseph’s plans. An angel had to tell Joseph not to divorce Mary. Oftentimes, things don’t go as planned, so we should be open to changes. God’s sovereign, unexpected interventions always supersede and redirect human expectations.
2) I never wanted to move, but each move opened up more of God’s grace to see what He has for me. God knows all and knows where He is leading me when I don’t. His knowledge supercedes all, so we need to lean into and trust Him.
Conclusions to WordGo Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 2, Day 1: Matthew 1:18-25
An angel reassures Joseph regarding Mary’s miraculous, Holy Spirit-conceived pregnancy, directing him to wed her and name the saving, divine child Jesus.
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Why do you say divorce? They were not married at the time of her conception. When he found out about her pregnancy he was not going to marry her until God told him to and why. So, there’s was no divorce. Wrong word I think was used. Maybe the word leave would have been a better word to use.
Hey Lora!
Great question! Since Joseph and Mary were betrothed, they were legally bound in Ancient Israel. A divorce would be required to break this vow.
That is a great question. I never thought about it but Atoz explained why and now I understand it completely. I love that we are able to comment on this blog.
All of this occurred to fulfill the Lord’s message through his prophet: “Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means ‘God is with us.'”
I love how the Bible explains it all and it makes sense to all who read it.