Friday, May 18, 2012

Ordered Steps: Matthew 2 Cont'd



The Flight to Egypt

So Joseph would receive yet another warning from the Lord, about Herod this time, as he was about to start having children killed in a fit of immaturity. The power monger's rage led him to murder several boys two and under, though due to Joseph's faithfulness, Jesus was not one of them. Per an angel's instructions, the family relocated to Egypt (another Roman province full of Jews) for a time.

It is noteworthy to mention that each person's actions, from Herod to Joseph, all fit into prophecy, meaning God's specific plan. Joseph may have thought he had randomly chosen to settle in Nazareth, but prophets called it many years earlier.

Questions

  1. Moving is a big decision, but Joseph decided to do so with his family because the Lord told him. Does this seem radical to you? Could it happen today?
  2. Proverbs 16:9 states: “In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps,” how do you see that playing out in this narrative? 

No comments:

Post a Comment