Why Does Matthew Begin with a Genealogy? | Born for You
Why does Matthew begin with a GENEALOGY?
The Son of DAVID
The Son of ABRAHAM
Phil 2:10-11
The way to read the genealogy is to notice things that are UNUSUAL.
v.8 and v.10: Does Matthew make a MISTAKE?
Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba are UNLIKELY names for such a list.
Matthew wants us to realize that Jesus comes for the OUTSIDERS, the SINNERS, and the HYPOCRITES.
v.20-23: Jesus wants to save ALL PEOPLE.
Where would your NAME fit on a list like this?
Like Abraham holding onto the promise?
Like David in sin and rebellion?
Like the generations in exile feeling abandoned by God?
Revelation 3:5
Jesus will never blot out your name from the BOOK OF LIFE.
There is only one way to know what’s on the other side of saying YES to Jesus.
It’s better to FIND out than MISS out.