Matthew 1
The start of Matthew provides a broad brush overview of how Jesus came about. There is God's plan to create a strong and powerful nation to glorify and serve Him, then there is sin and evil by the Israelites and so God punishes the Israelites through division and exile. Then He restores all of us - Jews and Gentiles - through the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Matthew's account of the geneaology here is a reminder of who God is.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are indeed a great God. Words cannot define how great You are! You don't need me yet You desire to not only use me as part of Your plan but You love me beyond what I can even imagine. I am not worthy of such love and blessing. I am lazy, impatient, and I am selfish. Please forgive me Jesus. Help me trust, love and submit to You with more of my heart, mind, and soul.
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. v17
The start of Matthew provides a broad brush overview of how Jesus came about. There is God's plan to create a strong and powerful nation to glorify and serve Him, then there is sin and evil by the Israelites and so God punishes the Israelites through division and exile. Then He restores all of us - Jews and Gentiles - through the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Matthew's account of the geneaology here is a reminder of who God is.
- He is a great God that wants great things for His children
- He is just and merciful
- He is full of love, patience, and compassion for all
- His plan is perfect
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are indeed a great God. Words cannot define how great You are! You don't need me yet You desire to not only use me as part of Your plan but You love me beyond what I can even imagine. I am not worthy of such love and blessing. I am lazy, impatient, and I am selfish. Please forgive me Jesus. Help me trust, love and submit to You with more of my heart, mind, and soul.
