ENCOUNTERS WITH JESUS JOSEPH MATTHEW 1:18 – 2:23

I. When Life Falls Apart: Joseph’s Moment Of Confusion
A. God’s purposes often enter our lives through
painful confusion (Matthew 1:18-19)
B. Character matters when we don’t know what to
do (Proverbs 10:9; Proverbs 11:3; Proverbs 12:15)
C. Rough times often come before revelation
(James 1:2-8)

II. When God Speaks: Joseph’s Divine Dream Of
Direction
A. God’s Word brings peace in our emotional storms
(Matthew 1:20-21)
B. God reveals a bigger picture that we cannot see
on our own (Matthew 1:22-23)
C. Obedience is proof of trust (Matthew 1:24-25)

III. When God Leads: Joseph’s Courage In The Midst Of
Crisis
A. God guides those who are willing to move
(Matthew 2:13)
B. Be courageous and protect that which God
entrusts you with (Matthew 2:14-15)
C. God works through obedience, even when the
road is rough (Matthew 2:16-23)