JesuS: King for all people

Matthew 1:1-17

JesuS: king for all people Matthew 1:1-17

About genealogies...

JesuS: king for all people Matthew 1:1-17

In the Bible...• Women aren’t usually

mentioned• Not all the names are

listed• “the father of...” isn’t all

it seems!

JesuS: king for all people Matthew 1:1-17

Abraham (v2)• Hero• Genesis 22:18 ...through your descendants all

the nations of the earth will be blessed• Dishonour, cowardice, adultery & unbelief

JesuS: king for all people Matthew 1:1-17

Abraham (v2)Judah (v3)• Micah 5:2 ... you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, are

only a small village among all the people of Judah. Yet a ruler of Israel will come from you, one whose origins are from the distant past.

• Sold his brother into slavery

JesuS: king for all people Matthew 1:1-17

Abraham (v2)Judah (v3)Tamar (v3)Rahab (v5)Ruth (v5)David (v6)Bathsheba (v6)Jeconiah (Jehoiachin) (v11)Mary (v16)

JesuS: king for all people Matthew 1:1-17

Why such a shocking family history?1. It shows Jesus is legitimately KingJeremiah 23:5 … the time is coming…when I will

raise up a righteous descendant from King David's line. He will be a King who rules with wisdom. He will do what is just and right throughout the land.

JesuS: king for all people Matthew 1:1-17

Why such a shocking family history?1. It shows Jesus is legitimately King2. Jesus is King for men & women3. Jesus is King over all nations & cultures4. Jesus is King for heroes and villains

“I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people” (Luke 2:10)