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.