When a Just Man Ponders- Matthew 02

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When a Just Man Ponders

Matthew 1:18-25

“But while he thought on these things, behold…”

Matthew 1:20

1. The Engagement

• Joseph and Mary were in an agreement of betrothal.
• This was held to the same standard as being married, to a degree.
• The only thing lacking was the soon to be wife leaving her mother and father, and becoming one flesh with her husband.
• The only way to end the betrothal was a legal consent of divorce. (Deuteronomy 24:1 & Deuteronomy 22:22-24)

1. The Virgin Conception and Birth

• During the time of betrothal, being caught in adultery was something deserving of death, according to the law. (Isaiah 7:14 & Galatians 4:4-5)
• Mary was not just in an opportune place of accusation, but was pregnant!
• Emmanuel had been conceived. God willingly took the form of a babe in the womb. (2 Samuel 7:12-16 & Philippians 2:3-11)

1. Joseph’s Decision

• Just imagine the anxiety Joseph must have been experiencing.
• Two things are for sure: 1.) Joseph was just before God (Job 1:1) and 2.) he loved Mary with an uncommon love.
• Joseph was a man of faith and one of responsibility. Today, God is not choosing specific men for specific tasks, but he has chosen Christ to be the fulfillment of His purposes and chooses us “in Christ” when we trust the gospel.

1. Operating According to God’s Plan

• Mary and Joseph were chosen by God’s to fulfill His purposes.
• We fit into God’s plan when we are saved. (Galatians 1:6 & 2 Thessalonians 2:14)
• Jesus(God) became a man.
  -We have been chosen, predestinated, in Christ, by God’s grace. (Ephesians 1:5 & Romans 8:28-29)
  -All individuals have a choice to make: trust or doubt God’s plan. (Romans 10:17 & Ephesians 1:13)
  -Though, at this point in time, Jesus became a man in the flesh and came for Israel only, we also know that because of the revelation of the mystery, we can be saved and become a new man. (Matthew 15:24 & 2 Timothy 1:9)
  We have been made just (righteous- 2 Cor. 5:21) in Christ Jesus, so if you as a just man or woman begins to “think on these things” (looking at your circumstances), just remember what the Lord has made clear to be his plan, by way of the revelation of the mystery. This mystery information concerns a change in our views on doctrine, life, relationships, church and eternity.