Led by the Master's Hand

Preview: The events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ.


Scripture Reading: Psalm 37:23-28.

Memory Verse: Psalm 37:23.

1. In what condition did Joseph find Mary whom he had proposed to marry? Matthew 1:18.
2. Was Joseph troubled? What did he consider doing? Matthew 1:19.
3. What settled his mind on the matter? Matthew 1:20-21.
Note: Our world would be in a better condition today if all mankind had communication with God’s angels.
4. How was Herod affected when he heard about the birth of Jesus? Matthew 2:1-3.
5. What information did Herod demand from the priests and scribes whom he gathered? Matthew 2:4.
6. What information did they furnish to him? Matthew 2:5-6.
7. What information did Herod seek from the wise men? Matthew 2:7.
8. What request did the king make to the wise men? What reason did he give for his request? Matthew 2:8.
9. How did the wise men know not to go back to Herod after they found Jesus? Matthew 2:9-12.
10. What angelic message did Joseph receive after the wise men departed? Matthew 2:13.
11. How did Joseph respond to the message? Matthew 2:14-15.
12. What would have happened to Jesus if Joseph and Mary had remained in Bethlehem? Matthew 2:16.
13. How did Joseph know when it was safe for him to take Mary and Jesus back to Israel? Matthew 2:19-20.
Note: Joseph didn’t have access to a telephone, radio, television, or computer, but he had access to something superior to all our manmade communications.