A Quiet Carpenter

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

“Matthew 1:18   Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:19 And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man and not wanting to disgrace her, planned to send her away secretly. Matthew 1:20 But when he had considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for the Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:21 “She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:22 Now all this took place to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet: Matthew 1:23 “BEHOLD, THE VIRGIN SHALL BE WITH CHILD AND SHALL BEAR A SON, AND THEY SHALL CALL HIS NAME IMMANUEL,” which translated means, “GOD WITH US.” Matthew 1:24 And Joseph awoke from his sleep and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took Mary as his wife, Matthew 1:25 but kept her a virgin until she gave birth to a Son; and he called His name Jesus.” (Matthew 1:18–25 NAS95)