Joseph: A man caught in a story he didn’t ask for . . . Unpacking Matthew 1:18-25; 2:13-15 1. The Weight of Joseph’s Dilemma(Matthew 1:18–19) 2. The Divine Intervention That Reorients His Life(Matthew 1:20–21) 3. The Costly Obedience of Quiet Faithfulness(Matthew 1:24–25) 4. The Weariness Continues: Flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13–15) Application: Discussion Questions Joseph faced a situation where every option seemed costly or painful. Have you ever felt “caught in a story you didn’t ask for”? What helped you stay faithful when the path ahead wasn’t clear? Joseph chose compassion over vindication when he planned to divorce Mary quietly. What does this teach us about responding to situations where we feel wronged, misunderstood or hurt? Joseph obeys God immediately and quietly - without recognition, applause, or clarity about the future. How does Joseph’s quiet obedience speak to the kinds of obedience God calls us to today? Where might God be asking you to take a faithful “next step” even without seeing the whole picture? In Matthew 2, Joseph must take Mary and Jesus and flee to Egypt - becoming a refugee provider in a foreign land. How does this part of the story expand your understanding of the challenges Joseph faced? What encouragement can you draw from God’s protection and provision in this chapter? Joseph’s weary journey shows that joy often breaks into ordinary faithfulness, not easy circumstances. Where in your life do you long to see God bring joy into a weary place? How can your group pray for you as you walk that journey?