Joseph: Obeying God when we don’t feel like it.

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Overview

Imagine the disappointment and disillusionment Joseph must have felt when he found out Mary was pregnant. He was engaged to this good Jewish girl and confident that she was from a respectable family. But now she was pregnant, and he knew he wasn’t the father. What would you do? This study will examine Joseph’s flawless obedience to God in this uncomfortable situation.

Table of Contents

SCRIPTURE: Matthew 1:18–2:23

LEADER'S GUIDE

    • A Man’s World: Learning Activity

—Read the stories of three very different men trying to do their best by God in a broken world.

—What would you do in Joseph’s shoes? What divine instructions did Joseph receive to help him through his dilemma?

—In what ways can you relate to Joseph, the poor peasant carpenter of Nazareth? What specific steps have you taken to turn around a difficult situation to bring honor and glory to God?

Approximate time to complete: up to 45-60 minutes

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