The Family: Restored by the Gospel

TITLE – The Family: Restored by the Gospel TEXT – Matthew 1:18-2:16 Adoption… 1 – REFLECTS THE FATHERHOOD OF GOD – Matthew 1:18-25 Matthew 1:18-25 - Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. But as 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 his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” … When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.” Ephesians 1:5 – “…he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will…” 2 – RESISTS THE PLANS OF SATAN – Matthew 2:1-16 ​​What can you do today? Attend the Adoption Info Night: Friday Dec. 2nd @7pm Give to the Hope Adoption Fund: Christmas offering online/In person Dec.24th Pray for the orphans of the world: Prayer Meeting, Sunday, Dec.4th