The Eternal Father, Jesus, Needs the Earthly Father, Joseph
Matthew 6:9 and Matthew 1:18-25
1st The Son Given is the Light of the World: 1-2
2nd The Son Given Is Called……
Eternal Father
Colossians 1:16 For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities – all thing have been created through Him and for Him. 17 He is Before all things and in Him all things hold together.
¬ He Proclaimed that He is Eternal: John 8:57-59: Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was born, “I am”.
¬ He Proclaimed His Fatherhood: John 14:6-10: He who has seen me has seen the father;
¬ He Proclaimed His Oneness with the Father: John 10:30, I and the Father are one.
¬ The Pharisees acknowledged that He Proclaimed It: John 5:17 “But He answered them, “My Father is working until now, and I myself am working.”
John 15:18 For this reason therefore the Jews were seeking all the more to kill Him, because He not only was breaking the Sabbath, but also was calling God His own Father, making Himself equal with God.
The Infant is the Infinite Father and the Infinite Father Needs an Earthly Father!
The Earthly Father who will Trust and Obey the Eternal Father!
Matthew 1:18-25
Joseph Faced with an Incredible Trial: The Pregnancy of His Wife: 18
Joseph: A Righteous Man by Faith, Committed to Do Life Right!19
Romans 1:17 For in the gospel, the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, But the Righteous shall Live by Faith! Lit: But he who is righteous by faith shall live!
Joseph a Courageous Man! Who Completely Obeys God! 20-25
¬ “Marry Mary” (The child is by no man!) 20
¬ Name Him Jesus: Deliverer and Emmanuel 21
– He Will Always Deliver You!
Romans 11:26 “The Deliverer will come from Zion, He will remove ungodliness from Jacob.” 27 “And this is My covenant with them, When I take away their sins.
– He Will Always Be With You!
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Isaiah 7:14 Behold a virgin shall be with child and bear a son and she will call His name Immanuel. which translated means, “GOD WITH US”
¬ Joseph gets up, Goes and Does:
Matthew 1:24 And Joseph awoke from his sleep and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him and took Mary as His wife, 25 but kept her a virgin until she gave birth to a Son ; and he called His name Jesus!
Every Son and Daughter needs a Father who will Believe and Obey the Eternal Father, Who Will Reflect God the Father!
Psalm 103:13
“As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him”
Hebrews 12:7
” God is treating you as his children. For what children are not disciplined by their father?”
Proverbs 13:24
“Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them”
Ephesians 6:4
“Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord”
Exodus 20:12
“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you”
Proverbs 22:6
“Raise your children in the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it”
Proverbs 23:24
“The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him”
Ephesians 5: Dad’s who love their wives as Christ loved the church, live with them in an understanding way, honor them as fellow heirs of the grace of God, whose prayers are answered.
Luke 2:1-20 – And Then He Arrives!
The Message To Shepherds! 10 “Do not be afraid; for behold I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people! 11 for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord!”
Matthew 2:13-15 – Joseph’s 2nd Dream: Go to Egypt
Matthew 2:19-23 – Joseph’s 3rd Dream:
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