Matthew 1:20
Chinese Traditional ERV 2006
但是，当约瑟考虑这事的时候，上帝的一位天使在他的梦中出现，对他说∶“约瑟，大卫的后代 ，不要害怕娶马利亚为妻，因为她怀的孩子是圣灵 赐给她的。
这是什么意思？
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.
儿童解释
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!
历史背景
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.
今日应用
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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常见问题
What does it mean that Mary's pregnancy was from the Holy Spirit?
It means that Jesus, who would be born, is uniquely God's son, conceived by divine intervention rather than human conception.
Why did Joseph need to be told not to fear taking Mary as his wife?
Joseph feared because he thought Mary had been unfaithful, but the angel assured him that her pregnancy was miraculous and from God.
How can dreams serve as a form of divine communication?
Dreams are seen in biblical narratives as one way God communicates with people, providing guidance or revelations they need to know.
What significance does Joseph being called 'son of David' have?
It connects Jesus through his stepfather's lineage to King David, fulfilling prophecies that the Messiah would come from David’s line.