But he considered these things, behold, an angel of the lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you shall call him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins. All this took place to fulfill what the Lord as spoken by the prophet: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel (which means, God with us). When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the…
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Joseph: Part 1
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 what child thought the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. Matthew 1: 18-19 Let’s start with a little history. There are three steps to a Jewish marriage. Step 1: The families agree to the union Step 2: They make a public announcement At this point the couple are pledged to each other. This is like our present day…
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Mary:Part 5
And Mary said, “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me – Holy is His name. His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; He has scattered those who are proud their inmost thoughts. He has lifted up the humble, He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. He has helped his servant…
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Mary:Part 3
And the angel answered her, The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy – the Son of God. And behold, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren. (37) For nothing will be impossible with God.” And Mary said, “Behold, I am a servant of the Lord; Let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. The Holy Spirit would do a miracle within Mary’s womb. Jesus would…
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Mary- Part 2
Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with Child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Sons of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end,” “How will this be,” Mary asked the angel,”since I am a virgin?” Luke 1: 29-34…
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Mary- Part 1
In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said,”Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” Luke 1:26-28 Mary was a young girl betrothed to be married. Betrothal was a legal agreement that was much more binding than an engagement and binding as the actual marriage. The only way to dissolve it was through a divorce. She got to be the Mother to our Messiah Jesus, the very son of God. She was an…
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A Bondservant Trusts The Leading Of The Lord
“And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Highest, and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father, David. And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom, there will be no end.” Luke 1:31-33 Has God ever lead you to places? Did you go willingly, or did you hesitate? Mary would go on many journeys as she being a bondservant to the Lord. Wherever He led, she would follow. God had a plan for His Son, and…
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Jesus’ Mother, Mary
“When your days are fulfilled, and you rest with your fathers, I will set up your seed after you, who will come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom. . . . I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. . . And your house and your kingdom shall be established forever before you. Your throne shall be established forever. ” 2 Samuel 7:12, 13, 16 Do you know what doulos means? It is a greek word. It means bondservant or slave. A bondservant trusts the promises of the Lord. God is the only promise keeper. When He makes a promise, He keeps it; it follows through. …
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Mary and Martha: Part 4
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, yes and forever.” Hebrews 13:8 What an exciting story of three siblings and how they follow after Jesus. Yet, there is so much more to come. Let’s begin our time together reading John 12: 1-2 and Mark 14:3. What happened after they arrived in Bethany? Now let’s read John 12:3, Matthew 26:7, and Mark 14:3. What did Mary do? What are the unique details about Mary that each writer gave about her? Oh, the love she has for Jesus? It really is genuine. It is wholeheartedly. For one, I save and treasure anything I have that is expensive. Mary poured the alabaster…
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Mary and Martha: Part 3
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, yes and forever.” Hebrews 13:8 After waiting for two days, Jesus went to Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. Jesus was in oneness with God, the father. This is what he wanted for his disciples, Mary, Martha, Lazarus, and all followers. Let’s read John 11:9-10. Jesus began to speak to them about why He did what He did. Jesus knew that as long as they were doing the will of the Father, they were protected. Jesus knew that Lazarus had died. He also knew it was the will of the Father to awaken him in due time. Read John 11:11-16. “He said this, and…