The focus of the Christmas story in literature and song is Jesus, as it should be. A lot has been written about Mary in literature and song, the mother of the Savior, as it should be. What about Joseph? Scholars tell us that Mary and Joseph were probably in their teens when Christ was born. When it became known that Mary was pregnant Joseph had a decision to make. Since their marriage had not been consummated, Joseph was advised to end the relationship because many thought she had been unfaithful to her betrothed.
As Joseph pondered his options he received an angelic visit as was informed that his bride was going to give birth to the Messiah. In order to protect Mary from public ridicule, Joseph took Mary with him to Bethlehem to pay their taxes. Prophecy tells us that the Savior would be born in Bethlehem and Joseph was descended from the line of king David, fulfilling additional prophecy. Being obedient to God, through the voice of an angel, Joseph became the earthly caregiver to the King of kings.
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Beautiful Music and Sermon. Thanks for Posting
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Glad you enjoyed your visit today. Have a blessed week.
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Lovely music! And I didn’t not know that detail about Joseph’s connection to King David.
Happy WW, happy holidays, and thank you for the nice comment on my post today 😻
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There are a lot of details regarding the birth of Christ that I often forget, but the first chapter of Matthew gives the entire linage of Joseph and the second chapter of Luke mentions Joseph’s connection to king David. Have a blessed.
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I think this is my favorite Christmas Music Marathon post. Beautiful. Love the Silent Night the very best. It reminded me of going to church in my youth.
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Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday, my friend. See you tomorrow. 🙂
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Thank you for the kind words. I have already begun to think about what the marathon will look like next year and I think you have helped me narrow my focus. Have a very blessed day.
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Such beautiful music! Happy WW!
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There is indeed a vast array of beautiful music and gifted artists to share the joy of Christmas. Have a blessed day.
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It’s such an amazing story, it’s not anything people would make up. The beautiful music is so refreshing to me each evening, thank you.
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Isaiah’s prophecy took place 700 years prior to the birth of Christ and he had every detail right! Indeed, Christmas music can be a time of refreshing and remembering just how much we are loved by our Creator.
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