1 00:00:00,440 --> 00:00:03,680 Speaker 1: Of the increase of his government and of peace. There 2 00:00:03,720 --> 00:00:07,680 Speaker 1: shall be no end on David's throne and on his kingdom. 3 00:00:07,840 --> 00:00:11,480 Speaker 1: To establish it and to uphold it with justice and 4 00:00:11,560 --> 00:00:16,800 Speaker 1: with righteousness. From that time on even forever, the zeal 5 00:00:16,920 --> 00:00:21,880 Speaker 1: of yahweh of armies will perform this Isaiah nine seven. 6 00:00:24,040 --> 00:00:28,320 Speaker 1: Dear Lord, this season we rejoice in the birth of Christ, 7 00:00:28,800 --> 00:00:32,280 Speaker 1: whose arrival was foretold by the prophets, and whose reign 8 00:00:32,520 --> 00:00:36,279 Speaker 1: will never end. We stand in awe of your divine 9 00:00:36,320 --> 00:00:42,960 Speaker 1: plan so beautifully unfolded in that humble manger. Your redemption 10 00:00:43,159 --> 00:00:48,440 Speaker 1: plan brings hope, peace, justice, and eternal life to all 11 00:00:48,600 --> 00:00:54,280 Speaker 1: who believe. As we decorate our homes with lights, sing carols, 12 00:00:54,320 --> 00:00:58,000 Speaker 1: and share gifts, let us also share the message of 13 00:00:58,120 --> 00:01:05,480 Speaker 1: Christ's eternal kingdom, a kingdom built on love, mercy, and righteousness. 14 00:01:06,680 --> 00:01:09,960 Speaker 1: Help us to be ambassadors of this kingdom here on earth, 15 00:01:10,959 --> 00:01:16,160 Speaker 1: extending your peace and joy to all around us. In 16 00:01:16,200 --> 00:01:20,559 Speaker 1: the name of Jesus, whose birth we celebrate and whose 17 00:01:20,600 --> 00:01:25,080 Speaker 1: return we await, we pray Amen. 18 00:01:34,040 --> 00:01:38,039 Speaker 2: Joseph's heart was a storm of emotion, his dreams shattered, 19 00:01:38,280 --> 00:01:43,080 Speaker 2: trust broken, and love betrayed. The news of Mary's pregnancy 20 00:01:43,120 --> 00:01:47,080 Speaker 2: had been a blow unlike any other. Anger, confusion, and 21 00:01:47,120 --> 00:01:50,360 Speaker 2: a profound sense of loss gnawed at his soul. He 22 00:01:50,480 --> 00:01:53,120 Speaker 2: lay down on a grassy hill where he and Mary 23 00:01:53,160 --> 00:01:55,960 Speaker 2: had one shared dreams and made promises to one another. 24 00:01:56,440 --> 00:01:59,400 Speaker 2: Lying on the soft earth, he looked up at the stars. 25 00:02:00,080 --> 00:02:04,120 Speaker 2: Those distant beacons of hope and guidance seemed dull, dimmed 26 00:02:04,200 --> 00:02:07,600 Speaker 2: by his grief and anger. His mind replayed their meeting 27 00:02:07,680 --> 00:02:10,359 Speaker 2: earlier in the day. He could still see the look 28 00:02:10,400 --> 00:02:13,960 Speaker 2: of regret in Mary's eyes? Or was it sorrow? Her 29 00:02:14,000 --> 00:02:17,960 Speaker 2: father's stern and unyielding voice echoed in his ears, granting 30 00:02:18,040 --> 00:02:21,359 Speaker 2: him the right to stone her. The very thoughts and 31 00:02:21,440 --> 00:02:24,799 Speaker 2: a shudder through him. How had they come to this? 32 00:02:25,480 --> 00:02:28,359 Speaker 2: Tears welled in his eyes and he clenched his fist, 33 00:02:28,800 --> 00:02:32,840 Speaker 2: wrestling with helplessness and anger. And yet through it all, 34 00:02:33,040 --> 00:02:36,240 Speaker 2: he couldn't ignore the look in Mary's eyes. She didn't 35 00:02:36,280 --> 00:02:39,600 Speaker 2: carry herself like someone who had done something wrong? Was 36 00:02:39,639 --> 00:02:42,720 Speaker 2: there somehow more to this story that he just couldn't grasp. 37 00:02:42,960 --> 00:02:46,959 Speaker 2: A fatigue slowly overcame his restless mind. He drifted into 38 00:02:46,960 --> 00:02:51,120 Speaker 2: a fitful sleep. His last thoughts were a prayer for clarity, guidance, 39 00:02:51,240 --> 00:02:51,840 Speaker 2: and Mercy. 40 00:02:53,760 --> 00:02:56,000 Speaker 3: We're so glad you joined us on the Bible any 41 00:02:56,000 --> 00:02:59,160 Speaker 3: of Your podcast today. The Bible Any Your Podcast is 42 00:02:59,200 --> 00:03:02,800 Speaker 3: an outreach of PowerPoint Ministries and can only come to 43 00:03:02,880 --> 00:03:06,320 Speaker 3: you each week through the support of listeners just like you. 44 00:03:06,320 --> 00:03:09,200 Speaker 3: Your support today is so important that we want to 45 00:03:09,240 --> 00:03:11,160 Speaker 3: thank you for your gift by giving you a copy 46 00:03:11,200 --> 00:03:14,320 Speaker 3: of my book called The Jesus Book. It is a 47 00:03:14,320 --> 00:03:17,000 Speaker 3: powerful guy that shows how every book of the Bible 48 00:03:17,040 --> 00:03:20,720 Speaker 3: points to Jesus and how his living word, the truth 49 00:03:20,760 --> 00:03:24,320 Speaker 3: of God's Word, will transform your life. So to get 50 00:03:24,320 --> 00:03:27,240 Speaker 3: a copy of The Jesus Book, simply go to Jack 51 00:03:27,280 --> 00:03:31,799 Speaker 3: Graham dot org slash Jesus. That's Jack Graham dot org 52 00:03:32,160 --> 00:03:36,880 Speaker 3: slash Jesus and thank you for your support. Today's story 53 00:03:36,920 --> 00:03:41,040 Speaker 3: is inspired by Matthew Chapter one, verse nineteen, when Joseph 54 00:03:41,080 --> 00:03:45,560 Speaker 3: discovers that Mary is pregnant. Joseph is a central figure 55 00:03:45,600 --> 00:03:48,840 Speaker 3: in the Christmas story and is often overshadowed by the 56 00:03:48,880 --> 00:03:53,600 Speaker 3: more prominent characters. Yep, I believe Joseph is an unheralded 57 00:03:53,720 --> 00:03:58,160 Speaker 3: hero of great character. In this story, we find Joseph 58 00:03:58,240 --> 00:04:02,760 Speaker 3: and a poignant crossroads, grappling with feelings of betrayal while 59 00:04:02,960 --> 00:04:06,560 Speaker 3: standing on the precipice of a divine intervention that would 60 00:04:06,600 --> 00:04:09,520 Speaker 3: change the course of the world. The Birth of Jesus 61 00:04:09,640 --> 00:04:13,360 Speaker 3: was filled with key moments when everything could have been thwarted. 62 00:04:14,400 --> 00:04:17,320 Speaker 3: One of those moments will happen in this story when 63 00:04:17,440 --> 00:04:22,919 Speaker 3: Joseph has the right to stone marry for adultery. Joseph 64 00:04:23,080 --> 00:04:25,800 Speaker 3: will find himself in a position that many of us 65 00:04:25,839 --> 00:04:29,880 Speaker 3: find ourselves in. We all have moments where we can 66 00:04:29,960 --> 00:04:33,479 Speaker 3: lash out in anger and show judgment, or choose the 67 00:04:33,520 --> 00:04:37,800 Speaker 3: path of mercy. Often, the way of compassion is the 68 00:04:37,800 --> 00:04:42,479 Speaker 3: more challenging trail to tread. Joseph could end all his 69 00:04:42,640 --> 00:04:46,960 Speaker 3: hurt and problems by showing Mary judgment. But the measure 70 00:04:47,000 --> 00:04:50,120 Speaker 3: of a man's character is often revealed not in how 71 00:04:50,160 --> 00:04:53,719 Speaker 3: he uses his power. Jesus said, Blessed are the meek, 72 00:04:53,960 --> 00:04:58,480 Speaker 3: for they shall inherit the earth. Meekness does not mean weakness, 73 00:04:58,880 --> 00:05:03,600 Speaker 3: It means power under control. Will Joseph lash out and 74 00:05:03,720 --> 00:05:06,719 Speaker 3: use his authority to end Mary, or will he show 75 00:05:06,800 --> 00:05:11,440 Speaker 3: meekness and mercy ushering in the greatest story ever told? 76 00:05:12,640 --> 00:05:16,039 Speaker 3: Let's find out now. In this cinematic retelling of Matthew, 77 00:05:16,120 --> 00:05:20,719 Speaker 3: Chapter one, verse nineteen afterwards, we'll unpack the deep and 78 00:05:20,839 --> 00:05:21,640 Speaker 3: hidden themes. 79 00:05:23,600 --> 00:05:26,240 Speaker 2: In the depths of slumber, Joseph was caught up in 80 00:05:26,279 --> 00:05:30,120 Speaker 2: a vivid and terrifying dream. He found himself standing at 81 00:05:30,120 --> 00:05:33,080 Speaker 2: the base of a dark and foreboding hill. Jagged rocks 82 00:05:33,160 --> 00:05:36,760 Speaker 2: lace the trail ascending the mountain. Lightning flashed above it, 83 00:05:36,960 --> 00:05:40,120 Speaker 2: revealing a brief and terrifying image of a tree. No, 84 00:05:40,560 --> 00:05:46,000 Speaker 2: not a tree, something else, something more terrifying. Joseph couldn't 85 00:05:46,080 --> 00:05:49,400 Speaker 2: quite make it out, so he moved closer. In the darkness, 86 00:05:49,600 --> 00:05:52,320 Speaker 2: Joseph could see a silhouetted figure hanging. 87 00:05:51,960 --> 00:05:52,719 Speaker 1: From the tree. 88 00:05:53,320 --> 00:05:56,480 Speaker 2: He marched up the hill, working against the wind in rain, 89 00:05:57,040 --> 00:06:00,400 Speaker 2: he stumbled and fell onto his hands and knees. Joseph 90 00:06:00,520 --> 00:06:03,520 Speaker 2: looked at his hands in terror. The ground beneath him 91 00:06:03,560 --> 00:06:06,479 Speaker 2: was soaked with a mixture of water and blood. He 92 00:06:06,600 --> 00:06:09,280 Speaker 2: screamed and looked up again at the top of the hill. 93 00:06:09,960 --> 00:06:12,839 Speaker 2: The river of water and blood was running downward from 94 00:06:12,839 --> 00:06:17,159 Speaker 2: the tree above. What is up there? He thought? The 95 00:06:17,240 --> 00:06:21,159 Speaker 2: lightning flashed again with piercing light, and Joseph immediately found 96 00:06:21,240 --> 00:06:24,080 Speaker 2: himself elsewhere. He was at the base of a cave 97 00:06:24,200 --> 00:06:27,159 Speaker 2: carved into the side of a mountain. All was quiet, 98 00:06:27,360 --> 00:06:29,920 Speaker 2: and the only light source was from within the cave. 99 00:06:30,480 --> 00:06:33,440 Speaker 2: Joseph followed the faint glimmer, keeping his balance on the 100 00:06:33,480 --> 00:06:37,680 Speaker 2: cave's jagged walls. As he inched closer, the air became warmer, 101 00:06:38,080 --> 00:06:40,599 Speaker 2: like a room filled with the comfort of a fireplace. 102 00:06:41,240 --> 00:06:44,320 Speaker 2: The entire cave became filled with the scent of frankinsense, 103 00:06:44,360 --> 00:06:47,560 Speaker 2: and myrrh. As Joseph navigated the cave, he could hear 104 00:06:47,600 --> 00:06:51,400 Speaker 2: the sound of a child's cry, then a hushing lullaby. 105 00:06:51,839 --> 00:06:54,359 Speaker 2: The voice singing was gentle and soft, like the evening 106 00:06:54,440 --> 00:06:59,159 Speaker 2: spring breeze. Joseph knew that voice, Mary, is that you. 107 00:07:00,640 --> 00:07:02,960 Speaker 2: Joseph picked up his pace and rounded the corner towards 108 00:07:03,040 --> 00:07:05,839 Speaker 2: the light, But before he could see anything, the cave 109 00:07:05,880 --> 00:07:09,200 Speaker 2: flooded with water, and Joseph found himself swimming for his 110 00:07:09,279 --> 00:07:12,040 Speaker 2: life amidst a violent storm in the middle of the sea. 111 00:07:12,440 --> 00:07:15,720 Speaker 2: Waves and breakers crashed over him. He swam but made 112 00:07:15,760 --> 00:07:19,440 Speaker 2: no progress. The waves thrashed and the riptide dragged him 113 00:07:19,440 --> 00:07:22,600 Speaker 2: down underneath. Joseph sank in a free fold into the 114 00:07:22,600 --> 00:07:25,440 Speaker 2: black abyss until the current pushed him onto the shore. 115 00:07:25,800 --> 00:07:29,400 Speaker 2: The storm subsided, and Joseph looked out at a golden 116 00:07:29,480 --> 00:07:34,360 Speaker 2: sunset hovering over the glassy sea. Suddenly, a luminous figure 117 00:07:34,400 --> 00:07:38,480 Speaker 2: appeared before him, an angel standing upon the glassy water. 118 00:07:39,080 --> 00:07:42,600 Speaker 2: His eyes were filled with wisdom and compassion. Joseph was 119 00:07:42,640 --> 00:07:47,840 Speaker 2: struck by awe and reverence. Fear not, Joseph, son of David. 120 00:07:48,680 --> 00:07:51,760 Speaker 2: What is conceived and mery is of the Holy Spirit. 121 00:07:52,480 --> 00:07:55,040 Speaker 2: She will bear a son, and you shall call his 122 00:07:55,120 --> 00:07:58,760 Speaker 2: name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins. 123 00:07:59,240 --> 00:08:02,600 Speaker 2: The words wrapped round Joseph like a warm embrace, filling 124 00:08:02,680 --> 00:08:07,360 Speaker 2: him with an understanding that transcended earthly wisdom. Joseph wanted 125 00:08:07,360 --> 00:08:11,120 Speaker 2: to ask questions, but he couldn't speak. Instead, his gaze 126 00:08:11,200 --> 00:08:14,560 Speaker 2: was turned to the sea. The sunset's colors painted the 127 00:08:14,600 --> 00:08:19,000 Speaker 2: glassy water with images of prophecy, promise, and divine love. 128 00:08:19,920 --> 00:08:23,480 Speaker 2: He saw his forefather, David and the mighty Temple. He 129 00:08:23,560 --> 00:08:27,280 Speaker 2: saw a humble child, a mighty king, a savior and 130 00:08:27,320 --> 00:08:31,160 Speaker 2: a servant. He saw Mary, her face radiant with grace, 131 00:08:31,480 --> 00:08:35,080 Speaker 2: her role, and the divine plan, both beautiful and burdensome. 132 00:08:35,520 --> 00:08:38,280 Speaker 2: Joseph was left with a profound sense of peace, a 133 00:08:38,320 --> 00:08:42,120 Speaker 2: clarity that resonated through every fiber of his being, he 134 00:08:42,200 --> 00:08:45,480 Speaker 2: knew what he must do. The sea receded into the sunset, 135 00:08:45,600 --> 00:08:48,839 Speaker 2: as if gravity's force was polling at backwards. A great 136 00:08:48,920 --> 00:08:52,840 Speaker 2: wall of water loomed over him. Then, with a mighty crash, 137 00:08:53,040 --> 00:08:57,439 Speaker 2: the ocean fell on to Joseph. He awoke with panic, confusion, 138 00:08:57,800 --> 00:09:01,079 Speaker 2: and awe. The night was quiet, and the light of 139 00:09:01,120 --> 00:09:04,000 Speaker 2: the stars was replaced with the rising sun's first light. 140 00:09:04,840 --> 00:09:07,040 Speaker 2: Joseph stood to his feet and wiped the sweat from 141 00:09:07,080 --> 00:09:10,800 Speaker 2: his brow. The morning sun radiated over the hills, splashing 142 00:09:10,800 --> 00:09:14,320 Speaker 2: the valley below with vibrant color. Joseph's once anxious heart 143 00:09:14,480 --> 00:09:18,000 Speaker 2: was filled with excitement. He still didn't entirely know what 144 00:09:18,040 --> 00:09:20,400 Speaker 2: was happening, but he knew God was on the move. 145 00:09:21,000 --> 00:09:22,760 Speaker 2: Joseph's path was more evident now. 146 00:09:23,280 --> 00:09:24,000 Speaker 1: He would take. 147 00:09:23,840 --> 00:09:26,720 Speaker 2: Mary as his wife, trust in the Lord's plan, and 148 00:09:26,840 --> 00:09:30,240 Speaker 2: embrace this miraculous journey before them, For the child they 149 00:09:30,240 --> 00:09:33,160 Speaker 2: would raise was not just a fulfillment of prophecy, but 150 00:09:33,240 --> 00:09:36,640 Speaker 2: a beacon of hope and redemption for all mankind. The 151 00:09:36,720 --> 00:09:40,800 Speaker 2: doubts and fears of yesterday were gone, replaced by faith, love, 152 00:09:41,080 --> 00:09:44,120 Speaker 2: and a determination to serve the will of the Most High. 153 00:09:44,440 --> 00:09:46,640 Speaker 2: It wasn't the life Joseph imagined for himself. 154 00:09:46,840 --> 00:09:47,560 Speaker 1: It was better. 155 00:09:48,240 --> 00:09:51,360 Speaker 2: Although struggle awaited him, it was the path to purpose. 156 00:09:51,800 --> 00:09:54,360 Speaker 2: Joseph ran down the hill back to Nazareth with love 157 00:09:54,480 --> 00:09:56,400 Speaker 2: in his heart and courage. 158 00:09:56,120 --> 00:09:56,920 Speaker 1: In his bones. 159 00:10:01,960 --> 00:10:06,240 Speaker 3: This story offered us a dramatized version of Joseph's dream. 160 00:10:06,559 --> 00:10:09,240 Speaker 3: Truth be told, we don't know the exact imagery of 161 00:10:09,280 --> 00:10:12,280 Speaker 3: his dream, but we do know what God told him 162 00:10:12,320 --> 00:10:15,680 Speaker 3: through his vision. The Angel of the Lord came to 163 00:10:15,760 --> 00:10:20,080 Speaker 3: Joseph and addressed him as Joseph son of David. Does 164 00:10:20,120 --> 00:10:23,800 Speaker 3: that title sound familiar to you? If you've read the 165 00:10:23,840 --> 00:10:27,160 Speaker 3: Gospels before, you'll know that son of David is one 166 00:10:27,200 --> 00:10:31,040 Speaker 3: of the many titles given to Jesus. The title son 167 00:10:31,080 --> 00:10:35,760 Speaker 3: of David is one of those. Both Joseph and Mary 168 00:10:35,800 --> 00:10:39,120 Speaker 3: were descendants from the lineage of King David. Now this 169 00:10:39,160 --> 00:10:43,000 Speaker 3: holds significant way, since the Messiah was prophesied to come 170 00:10:43,040 --> 00:10:47,720 Speaker 3: from the line of David. Second Samuel Chapter seven mentions 171 00:10:47,720 --> 00:10:52,800 Speaker 3: the Messiah coming directly from David's line. However, the title 172 00:10:53,000 --> 00:10:57,720 Speaker 3: son of David embodies more than mere physical lineage. It 173 00:10:57,760 --> 00:11:03,360 Speaker 3: acknowledges Jesus as a king greater than David. Isaiah chapter 174 00:11:03,440 --> 00:11:06,320 Speaker 3: nine is one of the most famous Christmas prophecies we have. 175 00:11:07,160 --> 00:11:11,679 Speaker 3: It reads like this, For a child is born to us, 176 00:11:12,120 --> 00:11:14,880 Speaker 3: a son is given to us, and the government will 177 00:11:14,920 --> 00:11:18,320 Speaker 3: be on his shoulders. His name will be called wonderful 178 00:11:18,400 --> 00:11:24,720 Speaker 3: counselor Mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, of the 179 00:11:24,760 --> 00:11:27,640 Speaker 3: increase of his government and of peace. There shall be 180 00:11:27,679 --> 00:11:31,280 Speaker 3: no end on David's throne and on his kingdom. To 181 00:11:31,440 --> 00:11:35,719 Speaker 3: establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness. 182 00:11:35,840 --> 00:11:40,040 Speaker 3: From that time on even forever, the zeal of Yahweh 183 00:11:40,040 --> 00:11:46,640 Speaker 3: of armies will perform this. When individuals addressed Jesus as 184 00:11:46,720 --> 00:11:49,840 Speaker 3: the son of David, their words were a testament to 185 00:11:49,880 --> 00:11:54,080 Speaker 3: their faith in him. The Pharisees, entrenched in pride and 186 00:11:54,160 --> 00:11:57,880 Speaker 3: self righteousness, remained blind to the truth that others so 187 00:11:58,040 --> 00:12:04,720 Speaker 3: readily accepted, and they became adversarial towards Jesus. Jesus used 188 00:12:04,720 --> 00:12:07,880 Speaker 3: the title son of David to confound the Pharisees further, 189 00:12:08,360 --> 00:12:12,280 Speaker 3: questioning how the Messiah, being David's son, could be addressed 190 00:12:12,320 --> 00:12:18,560 Speaker 3: as my Lord by David himself. This puzzle exposed their 191 00:12:18,640 --> 00:12:23,319 Speaker 3: lack of understanding regarding the Messiah's true nature. This event 192 00:12:23,440 --> 00:12:27,000 Speaker 3: illuminates the deeper meaning of the title the Messiah is 193 00:12:27,080 --> 00:12:31,120 Speaker 3: more than David's physical son. He is greater than David, 194 00:12:32,160 --> 00:12:35,520 Speaker 3: and as stated in Revelation chapter twenty two, verse sixteen, 195 00:12:36,080 --> 00:12:41,640 Speaker 3: he's both the root and the offspring of David. Joseph 196 00:12:41,720 --> 00:12:44,640 Speaker 3: was the right man to raise God's son, not just 197 00:12:44,760 --> 00:12:47,360 Speaker 3: because he was from the line of David, but because 198 00:12:47,360 --> 00:12:52,960 Speaker 3: he was a man of integrity, courage, and obedience. Joseph's 199 00:12:52,960 --> 00:12:57,400 Speaker 3: immediate response to this dream was obedience. He was not 200 00:12:57,480 --> 00:13:01,120 Speaker 3: merely accepting Mary. He was accepting God's call to be 201 00:13:01,200 --> 00:13:05,280 Speaker 3: part of a divine mission. To take Mary as his 202 00:13:05,360 --> 00:13:12,520 Speaker 3: wife amidst societal expectations and norms would require immense courage. 203 00:13:12,720 --> 00:13:16,640 Speaker 3: Joseph's courage was founded on faith, trust in God's word, 204 00:13:17,080 --> 00:13:23,040 Speaker 3: and his understanding of the enormity of God's plan. These 205 00:13:23,160 --> 00:13:27,640 Speaker 3: qualities made his forefather, David, a beloved and influential king. 206 00:13:29,160 --> 00:13:32,480 Speaker 3: Being the stepfather to Jesus knowing the child was not 207 00:13:32,679 --> 00:13:37,959 Speaker 3: his own, yet embracing him as his son was an 208 00:13:37,960 --> 00:13:44,839 Speaker 3: act of unmatched bravery. It required putting aside personal emotions, fears, 209 00:13:44,880 --> 00:13:50,199 Speaker 3: and societal judgments. The story of Joseph's dream interweaves themes 210 00:13:50,200 --> 00:13:56,040 Speaker 3: of divine intervention, obedience, faith, courage, and human cooperation with 211 00:13:56,120 --> 00:13:59,920 Speaker 3: the divine will. It reminds us of God's sovereign plan 212 00:14:00,360 --> 00:14:04,040 Speaker 3: and the individuals chosen to participate in it. As we 213 00:14:04,120 --> 00:14:07,839 Speaker 3: celebrate Christmas, May we reflect on Joseph's role in the 214 00:14:07,920 --> 00:14:13,240 Speaker 3: Christmas narrative, his courage, bravery, and integrity. May we be 215 00:14:13,360 --> 00:14:17,160 Speaker 3: inspired to live with similar faith, to heed God's call 216 00:14:17,200 --> 00:14:21,440 Speaker 3: in our lives, and to act with integrity and bravery, 217 00:14:21,480 --> 00:14:26,240 Speaker 3: embodying the true spirit of Christmas. The story of Joseph's 218 00:14:26,320 --> 00:14:30,200 Speaker 3: dream is a timeless reminder that God's plans are perfect 219 00:14:31,040 --> 00:14:33,880 Speaker 3: and he equips those he calls, even in the most 220 00:14:34,040 --> 00:14:40,520 Speaker 3: unexpected circumstances. In our next episode, Joseph will approach Mary 221 00:14:40,720 --> 00:14:45,160 Speaker 3: and they'll fight against culture and slander. Together. Their union 222 00:14:45,160 --> 00:14:48,320 Speaker 3: will strengthen them for the trials ahead and provide an 223 00:14:48,360 --> 00:14:52,080 Speaker 3: on remp for Jesus to be born. Thank you for 224 00:14:52,160 --> 00:14:55,560 Speaker 3: listening to today's Bible in a Year podcast, and before 225 00:14:55,560 --> 00:14:57,720 Speaker 3: we go, I wanted to let you know that the 226 00:14:57,720 --> 00:15:00,800 Speaker 3: Bible in a Year podcast is an outreach of PowerPoint 227 00:15:00,840 --> 00:15:04,280 Speaker 3: Ministries and can only come to you each week through 228 00:15:04,320 --> 00:15:08,920 Speaker 3: the support of listeners like you. Your support today is 229 00:15:08,960 --> 00:15:11,320 Speaker 3: so important that we want to thank you for your 230 00:15:11,360 --> 00:15:13,880 Speaker 3: gift by giving you a copy of my book called 231 00:15:14,240 --> 00:15:17,640 Speaker 3: the Jesus Book. 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