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First Wesleyan Church

The Preparing Angel - Matthew 1:18-25

The Preparing Angel - Matthew 1:18-25

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First Wesleyan Church

3040 Marlin Dr, Rapid City, SD 57703, USA

Sunday 8:20 AM

Sunday 9:50 AM

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1. Joseph was as good as married to Mary.
2. An angel appears in a dream.
“I bet it just felt like a great big mess to Joseph. Be patient when things get weird. Joseph held on for the ride when things didn’t make sense, because he loved Mary and he trusted God.” (Live in Grace, Walk in Love: A 365-Day Journey, Goff, December 2, pg. 389)
3. The angel's words.
4. Joseph obeyed.
Sermon Discussion Questions

1. What do you like to be prepared for and in?

2. When did you do all the right things (like Joseph), and then there was a twist and detour? How did you handle it righteously or incorrectly?

3. How do you think Joseph knew this angel's appearance was legitimate and not just a weird dream? How do we know God's direction versus being swayed?

4. From Ephesians 2:10 and 2 Corinthians 5:5, it seems God has something on purpose for all of us. Have you identified this for yourself?

5. Why do you feel Joseph obeyed? What other biblical stories can you recall where people obeyed, yet it seemed against all odds or even irrational? How can you be careful to obey in each situation?