Terwijl hij dit overwoog, verscheen een engel van de Heer aan hem in een droom. De engel zei: “Jozef, zoon van David, wees niet bang om met Maria te trouwen, want het kind dat zij verwacht komt van de Heilige Geest.
Wat betekent dit?
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.
Uitgelegd voor kinderen
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!
Historische achtergrond
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.
Toepassing voor vandaag
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.
Onderwerpen
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