Where Is Jesus When Life Turns Upside Down?
AIM Commentary
Sometimes, even if we're "doing everything right," life just turns upside down and we're left scrambling to find our footing.
This is one of those stories.
In Luke's gospel, we get Mary's breathtaking story. In Matthew, we get Joseph's side. And the events are anything but normal—but so is Joseph, in a good way.
It is a helpful story for us when we ask: Where is Jesus when life turns upside-down?
Note: I will be quoting from the ESV unless otherwise noted.
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Discussion Questions
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