Category Archives: Emmanuel – Matthew 1-2

God Will Surprise Us (Joseph) – Matthew 1: 20-25

Posted on December 20, 2023 by dkoop

Has God surprised you lately?  Joseph went from experiencing one of the hardest times in his life to receiving from God the most surprising news ever.  As he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a … Continue reading →

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God Will Stretch Us (Joseph) Matthew 1:18-20

Posted on December 19, 2023 by dkoop

Have you been stretched lately?  God had a plan for Jesus to come into the world.  God had a plan for Joseph, who would adopt and raise Jesus.  God has a plan for you as well.   We will learn that … Continue reading →

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God’s Special Women – Bathsheba – Matthew 1:6

Posted on December 15, 2023 by dkoop

Matthew records another surprising woman in Jesus’ genealogy. Although he does not mention her by name, he describes her as the mother of Solomon and the former wife of Uriah (Matthew 1:6). Bathsheba’s story in the Bible is marked by … Continue reading →

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God’s Special Women – Ruth – Matthew 1:5

Posted on December 14, 2023 by dkoop

There are only five women listed in the genealogy of Jesus. Each one has an epic story and Ruth is one of them.  Ruth’s faithfulness to her mother-in-law and her newfound faith bore significant results. The account of Ruth in … Continue reading →

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