006: What Was Joseph Thinking? (Six Assumptions)

What was Joseph thinking about Mary when he decided to divorce her quietly?

Why did he not consult Mary before making his decision?

Does the text indicate an answer? Yes!

But first we need to examine six common assumptions. 

Timestamps for Episode 006:

0:00:00 blurb & reading aloud of Matt 1:18–25

0:03:30 the double question (What was Joseph thinking? Why doesn't he consult Mary?)

0:09:35 1st assumption (mixing in Luke with Matthew?)

0:13:45 2nd assumption (how Joseph knew Mary was pregnant is missing?)

0:20:40 3rd assumption (scandalous rumors within the story?)

0:30:45 4th assumption (becoming pregnant? It says Mary conceived?)

0:42:50 5th assumption (Joseph expected to accuse Mary for death sentence?)

0:58:25 6th assumption (Joseph thought Mary was guilty of adultery?)

1:14:55 Solution (the answer in the text)

1:59:59 Appraisal (exegetical ramifications)

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