Toen die overweging bij hem opkwam, zie, een engel des Heren verscheen hem in de droom en zeide: Jozef, zoon van David, schroom niet Maria, uw vrouw, tot u te nemen, want wat in haar verwekt is, is uit 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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