ANOTHER GUY NAMED JOE

MATTHEW 1-2


Pastor Rick Jackson


I. KEYS TO HIS PERSON [Matthew 1]


1. His Godly Upbringing [v. 16-17]

2. His Good Standards [v. 18]

3. His God-given Salvation [v. 19a, 9:13]


II. KEYS TO HIS CHARACTER [Matthew 1]


1. Having been shown mercy he was merciful [v. 19]

2. Held Godliness in higher esteem than emotions [v. 19]

3. Highly Receptive to the Word of God [v. 20-24a]


III. KEYS TO HIS CHOICES [Matthew 1:24b-2:23]


1. He Chose to be Patient [v. 24b]

2. He Chose to be Protective [2:13-15]

3. He Chose to be Paternal [2:19-23]

And in doing so chose obedience over fear.