Joseph, a Man Like You and Me Today's Three-minute Bible Study Print, Study and Apply Title: Joseph, a Man Like You and Me Keywords: "Joseph" "temptation" Welcome to eXXit, the web site designed to help you stand strong in the face of sexual temptation. Passage: Matthew 1:18-21* 18. Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. 19. And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man, and not wanting to disgrace her, desired to put her away secretly. 20. but when he had considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for that which has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. 21. "And she will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for it is He who will save His people from their sins." Questions 1. What was Joseph's dilemma (verses 18-19)?   2. Who was instructed to give Jesus His name?   Practical help There he is in the nativity scene looking on silently. He wasn't the biological father. Would people spread rumors about his character? In many ways his life took a turn so severe that it could have been easy for him to conclude that his life was ruined. Would he ever be a leader in his community? Would he be able to make a comfortable living? What about your life? Do you feel empty and worthless? Is Internet pornography the reason you feel that way? Is it a way to pass the time while you figure out why you are here? Take heart from brother Joseph. God has a plan for your life, too. What will it be? Perhaps not glamorous and as you have planned it, but you can humble yourself like Joseph and accept your role. Who knows what your influence might be in some child's life? God bless. eXXit homepage Index of three-minute studies Copyright 1998, 2003 by eXXit *"Scripture taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE®, © Copyright The Lockman Foundation 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995. Used by permission." ---