Ntangu yandi vwandaka banza mambu yina, mbazi* mosi ya Mfumu* talanaka na yandi na ndosi, mpe tubaka: «Yosefi, mwana ya dikanda ya Davidi, kutala boma ve na kukwela Maliya, samu ti yandi me kuzwa kivumu na lulendo ya Mpeve ya Longo.
What Does This Mean?
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.
Explained for Children
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!
Historical Background
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.
Living It Out Today
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.
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