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December 11, 2022 | Dr. Jim Bradford | The Joseph Journey
Matthew 1:18-19 NIV
THIS PAST YEAR . . .
* Has God been trying to get my attention?
------- Life’s circumstances
Matthew 1:18 NIV
THIS PAST YEAR . . .
> Has God been trying to get my attention?
------- Life’s circumstances
------- God's voice
Matthew 1:20-21 NIV
> Have I been noticing any warning signs?
Matthew 2:13 NIV
Matthew 2:22b
...Then, after being warned in a dream, he left for the region of Galilee.
> Have I been noticing any warning signs?
------- Personal conviction
------- People's concerns
Eugene Peterson, The Jesus Way
“Being religious does not translate across the board into being good or trustworthy. Religion is one of the best covers for sin of almost all kinds. Pride, anger, lust, and greed are vermin that flourish under the floorboards of religion. Those of us who are identified with institutions or vocations in religion can’t be too vigilant. The devil does some of his best work behind stained glass.”
> What has the Lord been asking me to do next?
------- Specific obedience
Matthew 1:24 NIV
Matthew 2:19-21 NIV
> What has the Lord been asking me to do next?
------- Specific obedience
------- Simple faithfulness
Matthew 2:23 NIV