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Summer Bible Study: WordGo’s Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 2, Day 2: Matthew 1:18-19

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Summary of Matthew 1:18-19

Joseph wanted to divorce Mary when he found out she was pregnant.

Questions for Matthew 1:18-19

3) He obviously loves Mary because his first thought is not to disgrace her publicly, so he cares about her well-being and her reputation. But, he had to be faithful to the law and divorce her.

4) I still have to honor my relationships with others, but not to the point that it would cause me to sin or break God’s laws. Being loving but firm is the key.

5) Mary conceived via the Holy Spirit. Knowing that God’s ways are not mine makes life easier. I don’t have to worry about how things will work out because I know God has got it!

Conclusions to WordGo Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 2, Day 2: Matthew 1:18-19

An angel reassures Joseph regarding Mary’s miraculous, Holy Spirit-conceived pregnancy, directing him to wed her and name the saving, divine child Jesus.

Love God’s faithfulness throughout all of life’s crises!

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Summer Bible Study: WordGo’s Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 2, Day 1: Matthew 1:18-25

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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.

Looking forward to learning ways to deal with unplanned changes in life and learning more about God’s closeness to us because of Jesus!

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Summer Bible Study: WordGo’s Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 1, Day 6: Matthew 1:1

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Passage Matthew 1:1

“This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham.”

Questions forMatthew 1:1

15) Dear Lord, Thank you for your Word, for your Son, for your grace, and for your might. I am in awe of you and your care for me. I am a sinner in need of a Savior. I am yours to do with as you please.”

16) I have a life to lead for Him. I can lead others to Christ through my example, words, and deeds.

Conclusions to WordGo Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 1, Day 6: Matthew 1:1

Matthew 1:1 establishes Jesus Christ’s legal and covenantal right to the messianic throne by explicitly identifying Him as the descendant of King David and Abraham.

So great and amazing! This was a great lesson on how Jesus came for us, and we can believe in all God’s promises.

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Summer Bible Study: WordGo’s Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 1, Day 5: Luke 1:26-38

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Summary of Luke 1:26-38

In Luke 1:26-38, the angel Gabriel appears to Mary to tell her she will give birth to the Messiah.

Questions for Luke 1:26-38

12) Gabriel reveals the Father gives the Son David’s throne, conceived by the Holy Spirit, that they are all 3 the same person. This triune power helps me believe that nothing is impossible with God. I can trust Him.

13) Unsure. I do believe I am doing God’s purpose with my life. I do believe He would be more of my center, however.

14) Believers can trust the Bible’s recounting of Jesus’ incarnation because God is faithful and true. God is perfect and has fulfilled many prophecies in the Bible. Everything in the Bible is true. We don’t have to understand it. People trust in a lot of things. I trust my organs will function how they will supposed to. I trust my phone call will go to the right person without understanding how it works. So many things.

Conclusions to WordGo Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 1, Day 5: Luke 1:26-38

The angel Gabriel announces to the virgin Mary that the Holy Spirit will miraculously conceive Jesus, the Son of God, who will rule forever. With this act, everyone’s life changed forever! So amazing!

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Summer Bible Study: WordGo’s Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 1, Day 4: Matthew 1:12-17

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Summary of Matthew 1:12-17

Matthew continues his genealogy of Jesus, counting 14 generations from Abraham to David, 14 from David to the Babylonian exile, and 14 from the exile to the Messiah.

Questions for Matthew 1:12-17

9) The Exodus from Egypt, the return from Babylonian exile, Jonah and the whale, and Ezekiel’s dry bones all transition from captivity and death to freedom and life, pointing to Jesus.

10) I was raised a Christian, so Jesus has been working in me for a while!

11) First, that the events in the Bible are real. Next, God is in control always, as we can see how everything starts and ends with Jesus! God always keeps His Word, so we can depend on Him!

Conclusions to WordGo Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 1, Day 4: Matthew 1:12-17

This section of the genealogy highlights God’s faithfulness through Babylonian exile to Christ, proving no period of ruin can stop Him from fulfilling His royal promises.

I love that God has not forgotten me EVER! I am in His hands and His plans!

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Summer Bible Study: WordGo’s Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 1, Day 3: Matthew 1:2-11 with Genesis 12:1-3

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Summary of Matthew 1:2-11 with Genesis 12:1-3

We see Jesus’ genealogy listed, and God’s calling of Abraham to go to the Promised Land, and He’ll make him a great nation.

Questions for Matthew 1:2-11 with Genesis 12:1-3

6) That God keeps His promises faithfully throughout time.

7) God values women as much as He does men. All humans are God’s children. God offers grace and salvation to all.

8 ) God uses all types of people, including the broken, to accomplish His plans. I am very comforted by this because it means God can use me, too, and challenged because I know I have to accomplish God’s purpose for me here on earth, and I only have a limited time to do so.

Conclusions to WordGo Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 1, Day 3: Matthew 1:2-11 with Genesis 12:1-3

The genealogy proves God’s absolute faithfulness: the massive list of flawed descendants perfectly fulfills His ancient covenant to bless all nations through Abraham’s ultimate offspring.

God is SO amazing, isn’t He?

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Summer Bible Study: WordGo’s Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 1, Day 2: Matthew 1:1 with Mark 2:13-17

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Summary of Matthew 1:1 with Mark 2:13-17

The genealogy of Jesus is mentioned, and Mark tells the story of when Jesus calls Levi and eats with sinners. Jesus calls Levi, a tax collector, to follow him, and he does. The Pharisees criticize Jesus for eating with tax collectors and sinners, but Jesus says he came for sinners.

Questions for Matthew 1:1 with Mark 2:13-17

3) Jesus is the Messiah, and he came for sinners.

4) Jesus is the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

5) Messiah means “Anointed One.” Pastors, BSF, bible studies, prayers, a personal relationship with God. Because without Jesus, we’d all be dead in our sins. With Jesus, we are alive!

Conclusions to WordGo Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 1, Day 2: Matthew 1:1 with Mark 2:13-17

Matthew 1:1 establishes Jesus’ royal pedigree as the son of David and Abraham. Contrasting this, Mark 2:13-17 shows Jesus actively calling Levi, a despised tax collector, to follow Him. Together, they reveal that the promised, prestigious Messiah came not to favor the elite, but to heal and redeem the broken.

Jesus came for me! Such wonderful news!

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Summer Bible Study: WordGo’s Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 1, Day 1: Luke 1:26-38 & Matthew 1:16

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Summary of Luke 1:26-38 & Matthew 1:16

In Luke 1:26-38, the angel Gabriel appears to Mary to tell her she will give birth to the Messiah. Matthew 1:16 says Mary is the mother of Jesus, and Joseph is the husband of Mary.

Questions for Luke 1:26-38 & Matthew 1:16

1) The fact that it was the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy when Mary was told. The angel called her most favored by God. Mary’s concern about how the news of her having Jesus, the Messiah, would come to pass. How Elizabeth is having a baby in old age (a miracle from God) when it was said she never would be able to. In Matthew 1:16, I notice that Joseph is referred to only as Mary’s husband.

2) Jesus would be born in a manger in Bethlehem. The angel Gabriel promised Mary that she, a virgin, would bear God’s Son, Jesus, who would rule an everlasting kingdom, fulfilling ancient biblical prophecies. Jesus’ main reason he came to dwell with us is to die for our sins, giving us eternal life. Beyond that, it was to show us how to live, to suffer so we feel comforted in our suffering, and to be the guiding light in the storms of our lives.

Conclusions to WordGo Born to Dwell: Christ’s Incarnation: Week 1, Day 1: Luke 1:26-38 & Matthew 1:16

Luke 1:26-38 details Gabriel’s miraculous promise to the virgin Mary, while Matthew 1:16 masterfully clarifies that Joseph was the husband of Mary, “of whom was born Jesus.” Together, they confirm Jesus’ divine conception, bypassing human lineage to establish Him as both the Son of God and the legal heir to David.

I’m SUPER excited to begin this study of Christ’s birth. Can’t wait to dive in with you all!

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BSF Study Questions Exile & Return: A Time to Build Lesson 30, Day 6: Maturing His People

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BSF Study Questions Exile & Return: A Time to Build Lesson 30, Day 6

13) Deep

14) Just dealing with my unexpected cancer diagnosis. I have to rely on Him for everything. It’s in His plan, for my benefit, for His purposes. I have to embrace it as such. I have to get through it and rely on His strength to do so. I have to find meaning in it for Him.

15) So many again. I can get caught up in the busyness of life that I forget to put Him first. I can get comfortable with my life without acknowledging God’s role in it. There is just so much here.

16) Thank you, Lord, for your goodness, your faithfulness, your reliability, your heart, and your love. Thank you for your Son, Jesus Christ, so I can be forgiven each and every day. Thank you for choosing me to believe in you and Jesus. You have more and more of my heart each and every day.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions Exile & Return: A Time to Build Lesson 30, Day 6

My biggest lesson is letting others see God through me. That’s the goal!

End Notes BSF Study Questions Exile & Return: A Time to Build Lesson 30, Day 6

1. The Sin of “Selective Obedience”

In Ezra, the people were eager to build the altar but hesitant to separate from worldly influences. You might feel convinced that you are “building” your spiritual life in public while holding onto “compromised” habits in private. The Response: Yielding by inviting God into the hidden corners of your life, not just the visible ones.

2. The Sin of Discouragement (Unbelief)

In Haggai, the people stopped building because the new temple didn’t look as “grand” as the old one. God often convicts us of judging His work by our own standards of success. The Response: Repenting of a “small view” of God and choosing to believe that “the glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house” (Haggai 2:9).

3. The Sin of Apathy Toward the Vulnerable

Nehemiah was deeply convicted when he saw the wealthy nobles exploiting the poor during the rebuild (Nehemiah 5). This often strikes a chord with our modern tendency to focus on our “own walls” while ignoring the needs of those building right next to us. The Response: Yielding by practicing radical generosity or advocacy within your community.

UPCOMING HAPPENINGS

I have so enjoyed this study of books of the Bible that are so rich, but are often forgotten. I am eager to study Romans next year! What fun! I love Paul!

I will most likely be doing summer Bible studies through BSF’s app, WordGo, once again. I’ll announce those closer to time.

And, finally, thank you all who follow me, send me messages, donate to my blog, and pray for me. I love all of you and wish I could give you all a hug! May you have a wonderful summer!

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BSF Study Questions Exile & Return: A Time to Build Lesson 30, Day 5: Facing Forward

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BSF Study Questions Exile & Return: A Time to Build Lesson 30, Day 5

11) I would say I’m more prayerful, more intentional with my words and actions with my family. I try to bring the light of Jesus to work, too. My daily work is an opportunity to see God do great things all around me.

12) This is constant. Just dealing with others is a challenge on a daily basis. I try to be more patient with people like God is with me and more encouraging.

Conclusions BSF Study Questions Exile & Return: A Time to Build Lesson 30, Day 5

Transforming yourself with God’s help is a continual process. Keep at it!

End Notes BSF Study Questions Exile & Return: A Time to Build Lesson 30, Day 5

Nehemiah’s Principles for Unity

  • Work Where You Are: Many built “opposite their own house” (Nehemiah 3:10, 23). This teaches us to take ownership of the specific sphere God has placed us in—whether that’s our specific desk at work or our own dinner table.

  • The “Next to Him” Principle: The phrase “next to him” appears repeatedly in Chapter 3. No one worked in isolation. Encouragement comes from knowing you are part of a continuous line of effort.

  • The Mindset of a Builder: Nehemiah 4:6 says, “the people had a mind to work.” They didn’t just have the tools; they had the heart. This challenges us to bring a willing spirit to mundane tasks.

  • Watch and Pray: When opposition arose, they set a guard and prayed (Nehemiah 4:9). This creates a balance of practical vigilance and spiritual dependence.

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