Christmas Superstars Part 2

CELEBRATION BAPTIST CHURCH - DEC. 3, 2023
Christmas Superstars Part 2

THE FORGOTTEN MAN OF CHRISTMAS

1. JOSEPH’S LIFE
– His father was Jacob (Luke 3:23)
– His family hometown was Bethlehem in Judea but he lived in Nazareth in Galilee. (Matthew 2:22-23)
– He is from the royal line of David. (Matthew 1)
– He was a carpenter by trade (Matthew 13:25)
– He was a poor man. When he and Mary presented Jesus in the Temple, they brought a turtledove, not a lamb to sacrifice. (Luke 2:24, Leviticus 12:8)
– He was a righteous man (Matthew 1:19)
– He is about 16-17 years old

2. JOSEPH’S LEGACY
Espousal
Betrothal (“Pledged to be married”, Matt. 1:18)
Married

3. JOSPEN’S LESSONS
Lesson #1 – When God spoke, Joseph acted.
Lesson #2 – Joseph was faithful despite the consequences.
Lesson #3 – Joseph had an important part to play in the work of God
Bottom Line: May we be faithful as Joseph was faithful.

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