Lord's Day - Sunday - International KJV Sunday school Lesson

 December 13

Lesson 2 (KJV)

Called to Be Emmanuel

Devotional Reading: Isaiah 42:1–9

Background Scripture: Matthew 1:18–25

Matthew 1:18–25

18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph before they came together, she was found with the Holy Ghost child.

19 Then Joseph, her husband, being a just man and unwilling to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.

20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.

22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,

23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: he called his name Jesus.

Key Verses

Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.—Matthew 1:20b–21

Call in the New Testament

Unit 1: The Beginning of a Call

Lessons 1–4

Lesson Aims

After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:

1. List the choices Joseph faced in his dilemma.

2. Explain the meaning and significance of the name Emmanuel.

3. Write a prayer of thanksgiving for the gift of Jesus.

Lesson Outline

Introduction

A. Not What Some People Would Think

B. Lesson Context

I. Facing the News (Matthew 1:18–19)

A. Unexpected Pregnancy (v. 18)

B. Private Planning (v. 19)

II. Seeing the Big Picture (Matthew 1:20–23)

A. Through Dreams (vv. 20–21)

B. Through Scripture (vv. 22–23)

Following “God with Us”

III. Accepting the Call (Matthew 1:24–25)

A. A Marriage (v. 24)

I Could Never Do That!

B. A Birth (v. 25)

Conclusion

A. “Yes, You”

B. Prayer

C. Thought to Remember

HOW TO SAY IT

Ahaz	Ay-haz.
Assyria	Uh-sear-ee uh.
Assyrians	Uh-sear-ee unz.
Babylonians	Bab-ih-low-nee-unz.
Emmanuel	E-man-you-el.
Galilee	Gal-uh-lee.
Herod	Hair-ud.
Isaiah	Eye-zay-uh.
Josephus	Jo-see-fus.
Judean	Joo-dee-un.
Nazareth	Naz-uh-reth
Sepphoris	Sef-uh-ris.
Tiglathpileser	Tig-lath-pih-lee-zer.