Christmas Unwrapped: Part 2 Promise Fulfilled

Christmas Unwrapped

Part 2 – Promise Fulfilled

Matthew 1:1-17

This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham:… 3 Judah the father of Perez and Zerah, whose mother was Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, Hezron the father of Ram,… 5 Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab, Boaz the father of Obey, whose mother was Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse, 6 and Jesse the father of King David. David was the father of Solomon, whose mother had been Uriah’s wife,… 16 and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, and Mary was the mother of Jesus who is called the Messiah. 17 Thus there were fourteen generations in all from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen from the exile to the Messiah. Matthew 1:1,3,5,6,16,17

Why does Matthew take the time to outline the genealogy of Jesus?

• The genealogy helps substantiate !
• The genealogy authenticates the and of the Old Testament.
• The genealogy demonstrates the nature of God and His interest in individuals.

What does Jesus’ genealogy teach us about Christmas and Christianity?

1. The Gospel is not a story; it’s a story!

2. The Gospel turns the world’s upside down!

How does Jesus’ genealogy differ from others in ancient times?

• There are five listed in Jesus’ genealogy.
• Most of the five women were (Tamar, Rahab and Ruth).
• These women point to sordid, immoral and nasty incidents in the !

6 and Jesse the father of King David. David was the father of Solomon, whose mother had been Uriah’s wife,…. Matthew 1:6

What does it reveal that Jesus’ ancestry includes some infamous people?

It reveals that no matter your , you can be a part of .

If you’re willing to from your sin, to Jesus as Savior and to Him as Lord, His grace is sufficient for you!

Jesus’ isn’t contaminated by contact with us; instead His infects us!

3. God may take His , but He always keeps His !

This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham:…. Matthew 1:1

3 “…all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” Genesis 12:3

20 You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. Genesis 50:20

2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Matthew 1:2

God is always working out His and fulfilling His !

Today’s Song List:

Angels (Glory To God)

Behold

Angus Dei (King of Kings)

What A Beautiful Name