Matthew and the Birth of Jesus

by Doy Moyer Matthew describes the birth of Jesus succinctly and factually: “Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way” (Matthew 1:18). This is after he has spent time on the genealogy of Jesus, showing that He is the rightful King descended through the line of David. He is expressly called “the…

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Joseph’s Brothers

https://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/JosephsBrothers.mp3 by Raymond Warfel

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Your commentary on Joseph was extremely helpful

Question: Hello, I’m reading through the Bible and wanted to let you know I came across your website while looking for a commentary on Joseph. I found the insights listed on your page extremely helpful and wanted you to know. Have a good day! Answer: Thank you for taking the time to write and let me…

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Why did Joseph want his bones dug up and buried in the Promised Land?

Question: Why did Joseph want his bones dug up and buried in the Promised Land? Answer: Joseph prophesied that Israel would not remain in Egypt. To demonstrate his confidence in God’s promise, Joseph insisted that when they left, they would take his bones and bury them in Canaan — a land they would not possess…

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How did Joseph prove who he was to his brothers?

Question: How did Joseph prove to his brothers that he was Joseph and not an Egyptian? Answer: He had knowledge that only a brother could possibly have. He knew the birth order of the adult brothers. “And they sat before him, the firstborn according to his birthright and the youngest according to his youth; and…

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Of what tribes were Mary, Joseph, John the Baptist, and his parents?

Question: Of what tribe was Mary from? Joseph was of the tribe of Judah, I think, but was Mary also of this tribe? And was there intermarriage between the tribes of Israel? Was John the Baptist a Levite? Was he actually considered to be a priest, or solely a prophet? It says that his mother…

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Where does the Bible mention Joseph providing for his father?

Question: I heard a preacher say that Joseph told his father when he was reunited with him in Egypt to not worry, that he would provide for him all the days of his life.  I am unable to find that scripture. Do you know if he did say that and if so, where? I’m working on a…

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