Time to Get Uncomfortable - Joseph
Dave Riddle - 12/18/2022
Key Passage: Matthew 1:18-25
Joseph was a Righteous Man
dikaios (Greek: δίκαιοςa) pertaining to being in accordance with what God requires—‘righteous, just.’
Joseph Didn’t Want to Disgrace Mary
deigmatisai (Greek: δειγματίζω) to cause someone to suffer public disgrace or shame—‘to disgrace in public, to put to shame.’
Joseph’s Angelic Encounter
Matthew 1:20-21
Joseph’s Response
Matthew 1:24-25
He chose to believe
He chose to obey
Repentance
Believe and Obey
He turned from the direction he wanted to go and went God’s way instead.
Yielding your will to God’s will.