Matthew 1:1. The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Why does Matthew open up his gospel account with
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An Ancestral Advent Day 12: The Son of Jesse.
Luke 3:32. the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz Isaiah 11:1-2. 1There shall come forth a shoot from the stump
An Ancestral Advent Day 11: The Son of Boaz and Ruth.
Matthew 1:5. Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth Except for you and Jesus, there is no greater love story ever told than that of
An Ancestral Advent Day 10: The Son of Rahab.
Matthew 1:5. and Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab What makes Matthew’s genealogy of Christ so unique and even shocking is his inclusion of women.
An Ancestral Advent Day 9: The Son of Perez.
Luke 3:33. the son of Perez, the son of Judah, Matthew 1:3. Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar. Genesis 38:27-30. 27 When
An Ancestral Advent Day 8: The Son of Judah and Tamar.
Matthew 1:3. Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar. Pride or humility? Which is your posture as you wait for God? Waiting in
To Live is Christ 