Joseph could have been king-if the history of the nation of Judah had gone much differently---This week on -Encounter God's Truth- we begin our preparations for the Christmas season with a series on -The Fears and Faith of Joseph.---Theologian Dr. John Whitcomb will begin by rehearsing the historical background that led to the intriguing situation that unfolded around Jesus' birth concerning the earthly father who adopted Him.--After the sermon, host Wayne Shepherd asks Dr. Whitcomb how he thinks that Joseph would have handled life as a poor, humble carpenter-knowing that he could have been king of Israel. Was he was completely surprised to find that the Messiah King would be born in his home---God's Word is true from the beginning to the end- May it guide us this Advent and Christmas season.