Matthew 2:13–23 | Rick Cornejo
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Rick Cornejo
Packinghouse’s Sunday evening worship service from June 21, 2026.
Matthew 2:13–23 highlights God’s faithfulness in protecting Jesus and fulfilling His promises. Pastor Rick explains how Joseph repeatedly obeys God’s direction, immediately leading his family to Egypt and later back to Israel, showing that faithful believers follow God’s lead even when they do not see the full picture. The message emphasizes that events like the flight to Egypt, the sorrow in Bethlehem, and Jesus growing up in Nazareth all fulfilled Old Testament prophecy and revealed Jesus as the promised Messiah. Even in the midst of evil, suffering, and uncertainty, God remained in control of the story, accomplishing His purposes exactly as He promised. The study encourages believers to trust God’s guidance, obey His leading, and remember that He often works through unexpected places and ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things.