Why Does Matthew Begin with a Genealogy? - Matthew 1. Head to 1517.org/oneyear for the reading guide and to catch up on previous posts from the Bible in One Year series. Happy Studying! #BibleinOneYear #Biblestudy | Chad Bird

Matthew 1:20 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. Reassurance beyond understanding! That's the beginning of the Christ story for Joseph: like with Mary and the angel at the annunciation, God's reassurance of things beyond human understanding was what Joseph received in this glorious visitation! What he could not un

“And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly.” — Matthew 1:19, ESV “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife…” — Matthew 1:20, ESV Joseph’s story is quiet, but never small. A righteous man who planned mercy when the world would have chosen disgrace. A humble servant who listened when God redirected every dream he had for his life. A protector who stepped into a calling he never expected— to guard the Messiah, to g