CCC Service
Weekend Worship | December 17
“My Eyes Have Seen the Cost" | December 17 | Matthew 1:18-25
Locations & Times
Central Christian Church
2900 N Rock Rd, Wichita, KS 67226, USA
Sunday 9:30 AM
In ancient Jewish culture becoming married was a three-step process...
1. Engagement
2. Betrothal
3. Marriage
1. Engagement
2. Betrothal
3. Marriage
1. He addresses Joseph as son of David
2. The angel of the Lord quotes Isaiah 7:14
2. The angel of the Lord quotes Isaiah 7:14
What costs would Joseph have to pay?
1. Social stigma
2. Financial penalties
3. Legal consequences
4. Impact on future marriages
1. Social stigma
2. Financial penalties
3. Legal consequences
4. Impact on future marriages
Here are some ways it could cost you:
• Friends
• Family
• Job
• Boyfriend/Girlfriend
• Downsize your daily lifestyle
• Expectation of what retirement looks like
• Type of music you listen to
• Social media presence
• Internet usage
• Online streaming
• Foster/Adoption/Respite Care
• Friends
• Family
• Job
• Boyfriend/Girlfriend
• Downsize your daily lifestyle
• Expectation of what retirement looks like
• Type of music you listen to
• Social media presence
• Internet usage
• Online streaming
• Foster/Adoption/Respite Care
THIS WEEK'S TAKEAWAYS
1. In Matthew 1:18-25, Joseph demonstrates trust and obedience to God's plan despite the unconventional circumstances. Reflect on a time in your life when you were called to trust and obey even when faced with uncertainty. How did your faith guide your decisions, and what was the outcome? How can the fear of the Lord, as mentioned in Malachi 3:16, influence your trust and obedience in daily life?
2. Joseph's life took an unexpected turn when the angel appeared to him. Reflect on moments in your life when unexpected events or divine interruptions altered your plans. How did you respond? Did your response align with trust in God's sovereignty? Consider Malachi 3:16 and how your fear of the Lord impacts your ability to navigate and respond to unexpected circumstances in a way that honors Him.
3. In Matthew 4, Jesus clearly called his disciples to drop everything and following him. What needs to change in your life so you are able to follow Christ more effectively?
1. In Matthew 1:18-25, Joseph demonstrates trust and obedience to God's plan despite the unconventional circumstances. Reflect on a time in your life when you were called to trust and obey even when faced with uncertainty. How did your faith guide your decisions, and what was the outcome? How can the fear of the Lord, as mentioned in Malachi 3:16, influence your trust and obedience in daily life?
2. Joseph's life took an unexpected turn when the angel appeared to him. Reflect on moments in your life when unexpected events or divine interruptions altered your plans. How did you respond? Did your response align with trust in God's sovereignty? Consider Malachi 3:16 and how your fear of the Lord impacts your ability to navigate and respond to unexpected circumstances in a way that honors Him.
3. In Matthew 4, Jesus clearly called his disciples to drop everything and following him. What needs to change in your life so you are able to follow Christ more effectively?
Download Today's Takeaways
https://www.ccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/takeaway_12_17.pdfResources for today’s sermon are available upon request in the church office.
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