Joseph: Our Example in Faith and Obedience

SERIES: ADVENT

MESSAGE:  Joseph: Our Example in Faith and Obedience

TEXT: Matthew 1:18–25

DATE: December 7, 2025

MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. The setting: Joseph’s situation in life. (V. 18)

2. The conflict and care: Joseph’s character. (V. 19)

   A. He was just. (Deut. 22:21–24)

   B. He was compassionate. 

   (Ps. 37:21b; Prov. 17:9; James 5:19–20; 1 Pet. 4:8; 1 Cor. 13:6)

3. The revelation: Joseph’s special message from God. 

   (Vv. 20–23)

   A. The angel’s appearance. 

   B. The angel’s announcement.

   1. “I know you”.

   2. “I have plans for you”.

      (2 Sam. 7:12–13, 22–29)

   3. “Don’t be afraid”.

   4. “I am working in you and in Mary”. (Luke 1:30–35)

4. The instruction and the promise: Joseph’s mission. (V. 21)

   (Luke 2:10)

5. The fulfillment of prophecy: Joseph’s place in God’s plan. (Vv. 22–23)

   (Isa. 9:2–7; 11:1–9)

6. The obedience: Joseph’s faith and obedience. (Vv. 24–25)

   (Rom. 4:13–25)

   A. Joseph obeyed the Lord. 

   B. Joseph believed the Lord.

Take–Away Truths:

When You Obey The Lord:

1. You believe God has the best plan for your life.

2. You believe God has a bigger plan for your life.

3. You believe God has the right over your life.

4. You position yourself to receive “the blessing” in this life.

5. You position yourself to receive blessings beyond your life.