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The Uproar of Mary’s Miraculous Conception: A First-Century Perspective
We explore the turmoil and societal consequence… (visit YouTube for more)
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Now suddenly, this virginal young woman is found to be with child. There would have been uproar in first century Israel. If this happened this could cause chaos.
This is why Joseph was trying not to make a scene. He just wanted quietly to dissolve that contract, that understanding between the two of them. So God’s come and he’s done this. And he’s driven coach and horses through their plans as only he can, especially when we’re willing.
And he found in Mary, a willing young lady who said, let it be to me according to your will. And that’s incredibly challenging to us, isn’t it?