🎄 Candid Christmas – Week 1 | Two Perspectives: Joseph & Herod | Matthew 1–2

Welcome to Week 1 of our Candid Christmas series at Bethany Missionary Church! This week, Dylan Miller kicked off the series by exploring two very different responses to the birth of Jesus—Joseph and Herod.

In Matthew 1 & 2, we see the contrast clearly:
✨ Joseph — faithful, obedient, and chosen to be the earthly father of Christ.
⚔️ Herod — fearful, threatened, and known throughout history as a tyrant and murderer.

Through these two perspectives, we’re reminded that the arrival of Jesus forces a response. Will we trust God like Joseph… or cling to control like Herod?

If you’re looking for:
🔹 A deeper look at the Christmas story
🔹 Practical and relatable Bible teaching
🔹 A fresh perspective on Matthew 1–2
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Whether you're watching with your family, your Grow Group, or on your own, we pray this message encourages you to embrace the kind of faith that leads to obedience, peace, and purpose.

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