Biblical Reading and Reflections: March 19th (Ephesians 1:15-23 & Matthew 1:18-25)
Alastair's Adversaria
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The Relationship Between Jesus and Joshua in the Old Testament
Joseph is addressed not just as someone who must passively assent to what is happening. God has committed an important task to Joseph's hand, and he will complete it. Both of them have independently received messages from God concerning the identity of the son that Mary is bearing. It doesn't rest on Mary's word alone or upon Joseph's word alone. The child is to begin the name Jesus because he will save his people from their sins.
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