JOSEPH - MARY - JESUS DECEMBER 14, 2014  What attracted the Father to Joseph? (Matthew 1:18-25)  Matthew 1:19  An upright, just man of character and integrity.  He put the well-being of Mary above his own desires  Matthew 1:20  He faced his fears, armed with the promise of God!  Matthew 1:24, 25  He obeyed!  Matthew 2:13-23  He ran, returned, and remained under the Lord’s direction.  What attracted the Father to Mary?  Luke 1:26-45  Her fears were brought under submission by her faith.  Luke 1:34-38  She asked questions, but yielded to the next right step!  Luke 1:39-45  She sought the covering, counsel, and encouragement of her spiritual mother. What was the Father’s Main Objective in the Advent?  Isaiah 9:6  Everlasting Father  John 14:9  Seen Me, seen the Father  Hebrews 1:3 The express image of His person 