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Joseph’s Yes, Herod’s Fear, and a Straight Path: Matthew 1–6. S3. E1.

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 Season 3, Episode 1Joseph’s Yes, Herod’s Fear, and a Straight Path: Matthew 1–6Date: October 17, 2025Duration: 51:41 minutesHosts: Brigette Heller, Andrew Blackwood, Tanja Bentley WardEpisode Summary:Season 3 launches with a deep dive into Matthew 1–6. The hosts explore why Matthew opens with genealogy, the quiet strength of Joseph’s “yes,” Herod’s fear-driven control, the wise men’s worship, John the Baptist’s role, and Jesus’ baptism, temptation, and early ministry. The Sermon on the Mount (ch. 5–6) calls us from ego to surrender - becoming salt and light with hearts set on the Kingdom.Key Points:Matthew 1 — Genealogy & Joseph’s CallingWhy Matthew starts with lineage: fulfilled prophecy, historical grounding, and Jesus’ title “Son of David.”Inclusion of women (e.g., Rahab) highlights God’s redemptive thread through imperfect stories.Joseph as foster/stepfather models obedience, compassion, and quiet leadership (“a just man…not willing to make her a public example”).Matthew 2 — Herod, the Wise Men, and Competing KingdomsHerod’s fear fuels manipulation and violence - control vs. surrender (contrast with Joseph obeying divine warnings).“All Jerusalem was troubled with him”: decades-long tension set the stage for Jesus’ later ministry.The Magi’s gifts were costly and symbolic (gold, frankincense, myrrh); question for listeners: What is your best to lay before Christ?Matthew 3 — John the Baptist & The Invitation“Prepare ye the way…make His paths straight” heard as a personal call: widen the path so others can walk it.John’s humility vs. Jesus’ insistence on baptism “to fulfill all righteousness”: surrender to the Father’s will even when we don’t fully understand.Matthew 4 — Temptation & AuthorityJesus is Spirit-led into the wilderness; temptation is a proving ground, not an accident.“It is written…” - respond to lies with the Word; after resistance, angels minister.Pattern of ministry: separate → prepare → be strengthened → obey immediately (calling disciples “straightway”).Matthew 5–6 — Sermon on the Mount (Heart over Ego)Beatitudes as a roadmap: purity of heart to see God; kingdom character over cultural norms.Salt & light vs. “doing deeds to be seen”: same actions, different heart posture (God’s glory vs. self-glory).“Eye single” and “no man can serve two masters”: attention directs affection; seek first the KingdomNew way of being (old law vs. “but I say”): turn the other cheek, love enemies, give/pray/fast in secret.Takeaways:Say yes like Joseph - quiet, courageous obedience can redirect generations.Fear grabs for control; surrender trusts God’s plan and timing.Bring Jesus your best—costly, wholehearted worship.Resist from the Word and expect His ministering after trial.Be salt and light from a pure heart - seek the Kingdom first.Mentioned Scriptures and Other References: Matthew 1–6 (KJV) - King James Version (KJV) BibleThe Chosen (regarding portrayals of Matthew/John) –https://watch.thechosen.tv/Mesa Easter Pageant – https://www.mesaeasterpageant.orgEmily Belle Freeman - https://www.emilybellefreeman.com/Connect with Connected in ChristWebsite: Coming SoonSocial Media:FacebookInstagram: @connectedinchristpodcastSupport the Show:If you would like to support the podcast you can donate to our PayPal account: connectedinchristpodcast@gmail.comCall to Action:Please subscribe, leave a review, share the episode, and follow us on social media.Acknowledgements:Thank you so much for listening—we pray this conversation brought you closer to Christ!
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