Jesus’ Family Tree (12/21/25)
Matthew 1:1-17
Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus isn’t just a list of names—it’s theological proof that Jesus is the promised Messiah. By tracing Jesus’ lineage to Abraham, Matthew shows He fulfills God’s promise to bless all nations through Abraham’s descendant. By connecting Jesus to David, Matthew proves He is the eternal King promised to sit on David’s throne forever. The genealogy includes sinners like liars, deceivers, prostitutes, and murderers, demonstrating that Jesus came to rescue anyone who believes in Him. Most importantly, while Jesus has human ancestry through Mary and legal rights through Joseph, He is ultimately the Son of God—Emmanuel, God with us—who came to rescue us and rule us.