sermons on joseph and mary

She questioned the angel, as well she might: “How can this be, since I am a virgin?” (Luke 1:34). We can help others build a stronger trust in us by our own deepening commitment to the will of God. While a virgin, the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and announced the coming birth of Jesus. 3 And everyone went to his own town to register. In our passage today we will read that the family went to Jerusalem. 13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.”, 15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”. We usually start a sermon with something funny. For husbands: Are you ever guilty of expressing your own personal opinions and expecting your wife to submit? 1:19). It needs to be developed, particularly with those who have been deeply hurt. What can you do to increase your trust in each other? MAT 1:18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows. MP3 Audio (44.89 MB) ×. Can you think of areas of distrust in your relationship with each other? 1:24, 25). that Mary was pregnant, he was very upset. I speak in the most holy name of Jesus, for the greater glory of God! There was a conflict raging in Joseph’s soul, Whether he believed Mary’s story or not, others would definitely not believe it, and he would live with gossip about an unfaithful wife for the rest of his life. C. An Uncommon Decision – Ill. Joseph, by right, could have invoked the death penalty – Deut. First Dream - The first dream of Joseph is recorded in Matthew the first chapter. 18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. (Ill. In that brief moment in the angel’s presence, all of Mary’s dreams for the future flashed before her mind, and she could see every one of them shattered. So we ask God for the grace to keep on trusting, and we believe that God will use our trust to make our mate more trustworthy if need be. Richard L. Strauss authored nine books, and served as pastor of churches in Fort Worth, TX, Huntsville, AL. Submission to God’s will almost always involves some risk. The willingness to obey God and trust him with the consequences is a foundation stone in a good marriage. She enjoyed a beautiful moment-by-moment fellowship with God. And if there is an unquestionable desire to do God’s will alone, regardless of our own personal preferences, He will protect us from making grievous mistakes that will bring unhappiness to our families. 0:00:00. When we really believe someone and later find out that we have been deceived, it makes us feel foolish and humiliated. After this three-month stay with Elizabeth. But, this was a trip that they had to make, put nine month pregnant Mary on the back of a donkey. Consider the timing of Joseph and Mary's interruption. Luke 2:19, 51). So the child to be born will be called holy. 19 And Joseph her 21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus,a because he will save his people from their sins.”, 22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23 “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”b—which means, “God with us.”. while the religious leaders of the Jewish nation knew nothing about it. She was greatly graced of God. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. Do you need to reconfirm that decision? His motive is not absolutely certain. But what other choice do we have? “The Christ” (Greek) and “the Messiah” (Hebrew) both mean “the Anointed One”; also in verse 26. Some time passed before the Magi arrived from Persia to worship the newborn king; and they found him in a house, not in the manger, as most nativity scenes suggest (Matt. Did he find her story hard to believe even though he loved her deeply? to be born there in their home town of Nazareth, with all their families present. NOW THAT I'VE TOLD YOU THE STORY AS I THINK IT WAS, LET'S READ FROM GOD'S WORD WHAT WAS ACTUALLYWRITTEN. St. Joseph is called the foster-father of Jesus, the pure spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, titles which we confer on him, and which carry with them great and important privileges. We can imagine Joseph’s pain at the poor circumstances of Jesus’ birth. It was probably the greatest act of trust ever exhibited between a man and woman. When we hear his/her solemn promise to love us for better or worse until death parts us, we believe it. betrothed to Mary. He was pastor of Emmanuel Faith Community Church in Escondido, CA from 1972 to 1993 when the Lord called him home. Could it have been a dream inspired by wishful thinking, or was this really a message from God? The most momentous events of all human history were to involve the people associated with that humble carpenter shop in Nazareth. 31 You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. Our mate may also be asking, “Do you really trust me?”. 6. The carpenter himself, a robust man in the prime of life named Joseph, was engaged to a young girl named Mary, probably still in her teen years. Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.ref This is a real test for Joseph. Aren't you glad that God finished what He started. Introduction. But it was during this time that an angel appeared to Mary and told her that she would miraculously, as a virgin, conceive and give birth to the Son of God. and by now she was three months pregnant and showing. This was no vacation in the southland, mind you. Text Genesis 37:1-36; 39:1-23… 42 In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear! She answered immediately, “Behold, the bondslave of the Lord; be it done to me according to your word” (Luke 1:38). saddening that God had to call in wise men from some other country. It was here that the people were so offended that they tried to throw him over edge of the cliff, about 14 miles from the Sea of Galilee and. But she did not take very much time to make up her mind here. It was unbelievable, a miracle unsurpassed in human history, but it could be accomplished by the supernatural power of God, and Elizabeth’s miraculous pregnancy was cited by the angel as evidence. We have an obligation to lead them in the path of God’s choosing, not our own. The Lord is with you." The Lord was with her (Luke 1:28). Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.”. Mary trusted his decision. Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem because His earth parents Joseph and Mary had to go there to register for the Roman Empire. 2:13). 2. But that is not exceptionally difficult when she knows her husband is acting in her best interest and is taking his directions from the Lord, as Joseph was. But there is no indication in Scripture that Mary ever questioned Joseph’s decision. 7. You can see for a long way from the top of that hill. of their ancestors. Don’t you think more people would conclude that Mary was covering up an escapade with some Roman soldier? James Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bibleclarifies Joseph’s lineage: “Every Jew kept a record of his lineage, and was proud if he could claim royal or priestly descent; Joseph was ‘a son of David’ (Matthew 1:20Matthew 1:20But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a dream, saying, Joseph, you son of David, fear not to take to you Mary your wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the … Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily. Share them with one another honestly, yet kindly. Leadership is developed. Women’s lib may sweep the day, but God wants a Christian wife to submit to her husband with a meek and quiet spirit, trusting God to enrich her marriage and fulfill her life through it. What would he say? Have you learned to consult the Lord on every decision? Look then, at Joseph’s trust in Mary. In reality, every marriage is a relationship of trust. Again, Joseph obeyed immediately; and again, Mary trusted Joseph to do the right thing. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. farther down the hill from where the ancient city was. Interruptions can happen at any good time. But Joseph did not know that. 13. And what about the child? In this eye-opening message, Joseph Prince explains how Jesus' resurrection is heaven's receipt for the blessings of peace and joy that He has purchased for you at the cross. How would you feel? AND THE CHILD GREW and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him. How can you increase that commitment to do God’s will? BABY SHOWERS, so that Joseph and Mary had to go to the city. It was here that Mary’s contractions became closer and closer until she delivered her baby. Would he not carry the stigma of illegitimacy with him throughout his entire life? Trust in God is only the beginning of a good marriage, however. In spite of her intimate knowledge of God, however, it was a shocking and fearful experience when the angel Gabriel appeared to her: “Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God. I thought I would quickly post one thought from that message today. In today’s sermon, we are going to learn how God did just that with the man called Joseph and why it is still relevant to us. O Mary, bless the words which issue from my lips for the glorification of your virginal spouse, the great St. Joseph! Joseph was the head of his family, and he was charged with protecting Jesus from Herod’s wrath. But when we have clear directions from God that are best for all concerned and can share them fully with our wives, then they will be able to submit without hesitancy. “May it be to me as you have said.” Then the angel left her. God provided the means for them to make the trip. asking to see the child King, of the Jews. Once again they may have been saying. Our sermon ideas on Mary, Mother of Jesus, will help you preach a powerful message. but the same God that provided for His Son will provide for us too. 25 But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. Regardless of whether this story really happened the way Matthew tells it, it’s not hard to know that it’s true. We can imagine the love and affection between Joseph and Jesus, and between Joseph and Mary. 33 When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him and the criminals there, one on his right, the other on his left. Retelling the Flight to Egypt – A Sermon on Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23. As the story unfolds, we see first of all Mary’s trust in God. This was no vacation in the southland, mind you. And what about Joseph? How could she decline?” Wait a minute. 4. Matthew chapter one contains the great story about the "marriage" of Joseph and Mary and the Son of God born into their trust. Luke 1:26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. Richard, was a 1954 graduate of Wheaton College, and received his Th.M. But a growing assurance began to sweep over him and trust solidified in his searching soul. (Ill. But God has promised to work all the details together for good, and we have no alternative but to believe it if we want to enjoy His peace and power. and take as many people to heaven with us as we can. 45 Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!”. Now I gotta believe that a donkey is not an easy animal to ride on even when you’re not pregnant. The stable did get them inside out of the cold. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. Sermon 8 July 2013 The Third week after Trinity The Holy Gospel according to Saint Luke 23:33-24:12. The chronology here is not clear. Then our wives will be free to follow our leadership with confidence and trust. If so, this may have accounted for his patience, calmness and wisdom in the situation.) But after her return three months later, the secret could no longer be hidden (cf. And she will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for it is He who will save His people from their sins” (Matt. When His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. Like Christmas, an engagement is supposed to be a wonderous time. 16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. Luke 1:47, 48). You see, it is not just the Lord asking that question of us. The angel appeared to Mary and said, "Greetings, favored one! After the public wedding feast, Mary and Joseph would live together as husband and wife. He alone was found worthy to protect the Mother of Christ, the Daughter of the Father, and to his loving reverence was entrusted the Redeemer of the world. In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. She was a girl upon whom God had bestowed much grace (“favored one,” Luke 1:28). Joseph made his decisions in accord with the will of God. How would you feel? Have you been guilty of betraying your mate’s trust? Share: One of the most heart wrenching words in human language is the word "closed." 28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! Most mothers can appreciate the degree of inconvenience that involved. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”. And behold, you will conceive in your womb, and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus. I believe that God revealed his plan to Mary first and then to Joseph. Twice we are told that she kept certain things and pondered them in her heart (cf. 28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. Then it seems as though they settled down in Bethlehem, possibly planning to make it their new home. You may be saying that because you know the end of the story, but put yourself in Mary’s place for a moment. They were engaged to be married. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) until one day some wise men came to their door. Trust is not an easy and automatic response. Sermon: Joseph: Where Is God When It All Goes Wrong? On the eighth day after Jesus’ birth, they had Him circumcised as the law required. 39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40 where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. For about a year or so, they lived in Bethlehem. The wisdom of the church fittingly places the feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph within the week of the celebration of the birth of our Saviour. She was a sinner like all the rest of us, and she frankly admitted her low estate and her need for God’s gracious salvation (cf. 24 When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. The Magi had stopped in Jerusalem to find out where the Messiah should be born, and that alerted King Herod to this potential threat to his throne. When they see that we are yielded to him, they will be able to trust us. Are you helping others build a stronger trust in you by developing a stronger commitment to the will of God? allow his servants to go through this kind of trouble? He might now believe, having heard it from the mouth of an angel, that Mary had not been unfaithful after all, … “What an honor,” you say, “to be chosen as the mother of the Messiah. Joseph was the first doubter and he heard the story from Mary. Not discovered. 5. Following the custom of that day, Mary would live with her parents and Joseph with his. The city of David or Jerusalem. referring to the hill which overlooks and guards. Tonight, I’d liked to give my interpretation of what happened in the life of Mary and Joseph. that if he wanted to feel better about himself. Recognizing God’s Providence: Fellowship Restored (Gen. 45:1-28), Living in Love: Secrets from Bible Marriages. that a virgin would conceive and bare a son. while carrying a fully developed baby in her womb. Not wrong to doubt because even in his doubting, we're told that Joseph was a righteous man. “And Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took her as his wife; and kept her a virgin until she gave birth to a Son; and he called His name Jesus” (Matt. And it happened again. When it looks like God isn’t taking care of us like a God should. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Joseph was both a godly man and a gracious man. 7. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. The virgin’s name was Mary. Without trust there can be no relationship. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. These sermons were hand picked to help you prepare one or many sermons on this topic. 5. Get ready for more peace and joy! “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; and for that reason the holy offspring shall be called the Son of God” (Luke 1:35). And Gabriel explained the supernatural phenomenon that would accomplish this unbelievable feat. We must learn to consult the Lord about every decision, spending time in prayer to seek His wisdom, searching the Word for his principles to guide us, and waiting for the settled assurance of His peace. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. Don’t you think others might conclude that Mary and Joseph had gone too far in their relationship with each other and had disobeyed the law of God? 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. But now He was asking her to face the greatest question in life for a believer walking in fellowship with him: “Mary, do you really trust me?”. and convinced him that Mary’s pregnancy was no ordinary thing. Whatever he decided would reflect both godly wisdom and tender consideration for Mary. C. V. 22-23 The Revelation Of A Plan - Then, Joseph is told that God is working out His eternal purpose in the lives of Mary and Joseph. He had to know the truth. Joseph was the head of his family, and he was charged with protecting Jesus from Herod’s wrath. Mary was a meditative woman. When we stand at the altar and listen to our new mate promise to forsake all others and cleave to us alone, we believe it. Trust is being able to tell our mates our innermost thoughts and feelings, believing they will never be used against us, believing we will be loved and accepted anyway, maybe even more so because of our honesty. Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the descendants of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. In spite of the hardships Mary and Joseph had to deal with, they were faithful to God! If they had to leave Bethlehem, why not go back to Nazareth? Joseph saved Mary, to whom he was publicly engaged, from sorrow, shame, and abandonment by doing what the angel said: “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.” He got his angelic Annunciation as well as Mary, and he too believed and obeyed in faith. 37 For nothing is impossible with God.”. Mary is a teenager living with her parents, waiting with happy anticipation for the day of her wedding. The Life of Joseph and Mary. Scripture We are studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke in a sermon series I am calling, “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” We have looked at … which means one guarding or one watching. He couldn’t marry Mary until he was sure it was all right. Trust does put us at our husband’s or wife’s mercy. 2:11). It consisted primarily of some small white stone houses, a synagogue built on its highest knoll, and a marketplace at the entrance to the village. But she had responded enthusiastically to His offer of forgiveness and had been daily appropriating His limitless grace for growth and godliness. Trust is believing our mates when they tell us where they have been or what they are thinking, or when they explain what they really meant by what they said. about what is going on in this world than we do. December 26, 2014 by remedyjack Leave a Comment. Trust in each other is another foundation stone in a good marriage, and it must grow as the years pass. q 34 [Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.”] * They divided his garments by casting lots. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christa the Lord. 44 As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Get sermon ideas from Scott Maze by Mary and Joseph (3 of 3). Joseph and Mary, when they arrived in Bethlehem. This was a trip of about two hundred miles by foot or donkey, over mountains, wilderness, and desert, with a baby under two years of age. Mary stayed with Elizabeth for three months. Tradition says that Joseph was a widower who was much older than Mary. a place where the animals ate their food. There must also be a deep trust in each other, and no man has ever been asked to trust the girl he married more than the one in this story. What would it take as a parent to raise the Son of God? We take a look at the characteristics of Joseph and Mary as the parents of … God met him at the point of his need at exactly the right moment. Mary: Luke 1:26-38 (NIV) (, So Joseph believed God, changed his mind and. In all of this, Joseph … 38 “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. only place she had to lay him was in a trough. The Lord is with you.”, 29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. Do you think anybody would really believe that this child was conceived of the Holy Spirit? Did Mary tell Joseph of the miraculous conception? I. then they left to go back to their own country. 26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. During this engagement period between Joseph and Mary, telling her that she was going to become pregnant. So the holy one to be born will be calleda the Son of God. Are there areas in your life that you have not yielded to God for fear of the consequences? 43 But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? At least he was open to the Lord’s direction, though, and he was still prayerfully meditating on the right course of action when an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for that which has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. Now that Joseph and Mary are on the same page, the story continues. Men, we have no right to ask our wives to submit to us when we are arbitrarily expressing our own opinions, asserting our own selfish wills, or doing what is obviously best for us alone. 9. 20. was similar to the engagement period that we know today, except that this period was taken far more seriously, 2. Matthew tells us that Mary was found to be pregnant and, on this discovery, Joseph is contemplating a specific action. 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. Her decision was to submit to God’s will and to trust Him with the consequences. That was the occasion of another message from an angel of the Lord to Joseph in a dream: “Arise and take the Child and His mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is going to search for the Child to destroy Him” (Matt. Again God gave him directions, and he returned to Nazareth where Mary’s parents lived (Matt. 2:22, 23). 18. Many years ago, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to deliver a message to a young virgin named Mary who was engaged to be married to a man named Joseph. and have Joseph open a carpenter shop there. He told me that he finished two bags of M&Ms and a chocolate cake. St. Joseph, after Mary, the greatest of all the saints, raised highest in Heaven, next to Mary, will be the theme of my sermon for his feast today. It seems that Joseph wanted to move back to Bethlehem in Judea, but was afraid to do so when he heard that Herod’s son was reigning in his place. God may be asking us the same question He asked Mary: “Do you really trust me?”. to them so that they could make the trip. Was she willing to give him up if it would come to that? Have you at some point in your life given your future and all of its dreams to God to handle as He pleases? in the east to come and worship the savior of the world. 24 When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. He would know that he was not responsible for Mary’s condition. Joseph needed assurance. Was his decision to break the engagement because he doubted her word, or was it because he considered himself unworthy to marry the mother of the Messiah, or was it because he thought Mary would have to raise the child in the Temple?
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