Comme il y pensait, un ange du Seigneur lui apparut dans un rêve et lui dit: «Joseph, descendant de David, ne crains pas d'épouser Marie, car c'est par l'action du Saint-Esprit qu'elle attend un enfant.
Que signifie ce verset ?
In Matthew 1:20, the angel of the Lord appears to Joseph in a dream and tells him not to fear taking Mary as his wife because her pregnancy is from the Holy Spirit.
Expliqué aux enfants
Imagine you're worried about something important. Then, suddenly, an angel visits you in your dreams and gives you good news that makes everything okay again. That's what happened to Joseph!
Contexte historique
Matthew wrote this Gospel likely around AD 80-90 for a Jewish-Christian audience. The cultural setting involves understanding the expectations of marriage and divine intervention.
Application pour aujourd'hui
If you're facing a difficult decision about starting or continuing a relationship, remember that God's guidance can come in unexpected ways, like dreams, to give you peace and direction.
Thèmes
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