Mary & Joseph Waiting

When you think of a nativity scene all the attention is rightly focused on baby Jesus. However, as you fan out a little bit the other prominent figures are Mary and Joseph. It’s interesting as we read the Christmas narratives in our Bible, while Jesus takes center stage, Mary and Joseph are key figures as well. However, their stories aren’t really told together. Matthew tells the story through Joseph’s perspective and Luke tells the story through Mary’s perspective. This week we will examine the accounts together to get a picture of what was going on in each of their hearts and minds. In doing so, we’ll discover some profound lessons on waiting.