Jesse Tree – Day 23: Joseph
Yesterday, we talked about Mary for our Jesse Tree reading. So, isn’t it a good idea to continue the story with Joseph? 🙂
Here is the ornament!

And now, let’s look at Joseph’s part in accepting Christ… with plenty of pictures, of course!
Joseph
NABRE
Matthew 1
18Now this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the holy Spirit. 19Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly.

NABRE
Matthew 1
20 Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. 21She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”

NABRE
Matthew 1
22All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet:23 “Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son,and they shall name him Emmanuel,”which means “God is with us.”

NABRE
Matthew 1
24When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home.

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Matthew 1
25He had no relations with her until she bore a son, and he named him Jesus.

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Finally! A picture of the Nativity! We are so close to Christmas!!! 🙂