Hidden Christmas “Week One: The Gift of Promise Fulfilled”

“This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham:”- Matthew 1:1

“2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, 3 Judah the father of Perez and Zerah, whose mother was Tamar,” -Matthew 1:2-3a

“5 Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed, whose mother was Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse, 6 and Jesse the father of King David.” -Matthew 1:5-6a

“David was the father of Solomon, whose mother had been Uriah’s wife,”- Matthew 1:6b

“10 Hezekiah the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josiah, 11 and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon.” -Matthew 1:10-11

“15 Elihud the father of Eleazar, Eleazar the father of Matthan, Matthan the father of Jacob, 16 and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, and Mary was the mother of Jesus who is called the Messiah.” -Matthew 1:15-16

Why Does Jesus’ Family Tree Matter To Me?

1. No matter who you are or what you have done, you can be a part of the .

“Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.” -Isaiah 1:18

2. It’s a reminder that you should never presume the .

“For nothing will be impossible with God.” -Luke 1:37

3. It shows us that God always His .

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 1:17

“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.” -Hebrews 10:23

4. It helps us understand that only God can provide .

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” -John 14:27