Joseph was forced to flee Bethlehem with Mary and the newborn Jesus to escape King Herod's decree to kill all baby boys under age two. They traveled to Egypt for Jesus' safety until Herod died. This fulfilled a prophecy that the Messiah would be called out of Egypt. Joseph then settled his family in Nazareth according to another prophecy that Jesus would be called a Nazarene. Though their lives faced difficulties, God had a purpose and plan in moving Joseph's family.

2. Joseph was blocked from staying in his
home town and have His son born there.
They had to leave Bethlehem and go to
Egypt
Why? That it may be fulfilled. Verse 15

3.  The threat of Herod’s plan to kill the
babies 2 years and younger
 Verse 17 – Then the prophecy was
fulfilled
 Then was fulfilled what was spoken by
Jeremiah the prophet…”

4.  After Joseph heard returned to Israel
 He heard Archelaus son of Herod was
ruling he was afraid and he was warned
By God in a Dream: Go to Galilee in the
city of Nazareth.
Why? Prophecy fulfilled: He shall be called
a Nazarene

5.  Know that God has a purpose
 Keep your eyes on God not the human
beings in the situation.
 Learn from our life circumstances.
› Relationships
› Jobs
› All parts of our lives
 God knows what He wants for our lives and the
blocks we experience I s a part of His plans to
bring out the best for us or to push us on to another
part of our journey.
God has a purpose

6. Glenda M Thomas
http://glendathomas.wordpress.com