1.
The Annunciation to
Joseph
Matthew 1:18-25

2.
First Point
Joseph’s Character
Matthew 1:18-19

3.
• His justice is demonstrated in his
intention to obey the Law of
Moses.
Joseph was a just man

4.
Joseph was a just man
• His justice is demonstrated in his
intention to obey the Law of
Moses.
• His justice is demonstrated in his
mercy and kindness.

5.
Second Point
The Angelic Message
Matthew 1:20-21

6.
Annunciation to Joseph
• Joseph has a dream
in which an angel
of the Lord appears
to him.
• The angel delivers
a message to
Joseph.
Annunciation to Mary
• The angel Gabriel
“came to Mary”.
• Gabriel and Mary
have a dialogue.
Both Joseph and Mary Obey the Angelic Message

7.
Annunciation to
Joseph
“…for that
which is
conceived in
her is from the
Holy Spirit.”
Matthew 1:20b
Annunciation to Mary
“The Holy Spirit will come
upon you, and the power of
the Most High will
overshadow you; therefore,
the child to be borne will be
called holy—the Son of God.
Luke 1:25b

8.
Third Point
Matthew’s Insight
Matthew 1:22-23

9.
Isaiah 7:14
A Sign to Ahaz
Therefore, the
Lord himself will
give you a sign.
Behold, the virgin
shall conceive
and bear a son,
and shall call his
name Immanuel.
22 All this took place to
fulfill what the Lord had
spoken by the prophet: 23
“Behold, the virgin shall
conceive and bear a son,
and they shall call his name
Immanuel” (which means,
God with us).
Matthew 1:
A Sign to Us

10.
The Believability of the
Virgin Birth
“Grant me Genesis 1:1 and I’llhave no
difficulty with Isaiah 7:14 orthe rest
of the Bible.”

11.
Fourth Point
Joseph’s Response
Matthew 1:24-25

12.
3 Lessons from Joseph
1. “He took her as his wife” –
Costly Obedience.

13.
3 Lessons from Joseph
1. “He took her as his wife” – Costly
Obedience.
2. “He knew her not” – Delayed
Gratification.

14.
3 Lessons from Joseph
1. “He took her as his wife” – Costly
Obedience.
2. “He knew her not” – Delayed
Gratification.
3. “He called his name Jesus” –
Total Surrender.