Trusting and Obeying the Christmas Message

SERIES: EMBRACE THE SAVIOR

MESSAGE: Trusting and Obeying the Christmas Message 

TEXT: Mat. 1:18–25        MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

I. The Man

A. The character of Joseph.

B. The concern of Joseph.

C. The consideration of Joseph.

II. The Message

A. Don’t hesitate. 

B. God is working a miracle.

C. She will have a Son.

D. He will be a Savior.

E. He will be God. (Vv. 22–23)

III. The Meaning

A. His Name – means “Savior”.  Jesus = “Joshua”

1. He is a perfect Savior. (Zec. 3:1–5)

2. He is a promised Savior. (Zec. 3:8; 6:13)

3. He is a purifying Savior. (Zec. 3:8–10; Ex. 28:36–38; Heb. 4:14–16; 9:24–26)

B. His Name – means “God with us”. (John 1:14; Rom. 8:31)

IV. The Response

A. He obeyed. (V. 24)

B. He embraced Jesus. (V. 25; John 1:12)