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 1:17
Day 290 of my chronological study of the Bible with The Daily Bible® - In Chronological Order (NIV®) (available by purchase through Amazon - author F. LaGard Smith)
continues as my commentary* moves further into the New Testament - focusing this morning on genealogies of Jesus found in the books of Matthew and Luke.
*Smith, F. LaGard. The Daily Bible® - In Chronological Order (NIV®). Harvest House Publishers. Kindle Edition.
Matthew provides an account of the line from Abraham, while Luke provides an account from the line all the way back to Adam. My commentary* makes note of how sinful people are used in the line of Jesus, including both Rahab and Manasseh, reinforcing how God uses brokenness and sinful people and how all are part of God's plan. We may feel worthless, weak, insufficient, sinful, etc., but when we surrender to Him and allow God to work through us, it is then we see God at work.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves me and who is able to work both in me and through me to accomplish great things - I am in awe of who You are and that You love me and saved me. I am not deserving of such love. I continue to sin, including worry, gossip, etc. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
