Mark Heine - December 13, 2020
Jesus, Son of Scandal
Do we tend to leave certain people out of our family history because of the kind of person they were or because of the things they did? Do we hide them or ignore them to make a neater, less embarrassing family tree? Nothing is hidden in the genealogy of Jesus. Incest, idolatry, prostitution, adultery, and murder are all revealed through the list of names. God works through sinful humans to bring about His plan of salvation through the birth of our Savior. The message proclaimed in Jesus’ genealogy is that no one is beyond the grace of God. The life, death, and resurrection of Christ makes it possible for us to be adopted into the family of God.
From Series: "Genealogy: Jesus and Ours"
The Gospel of Matthew begins with the genealogy of Jesus. These opening verses are far more than a list of names: The family tree of Jesus points to His identity and to the nature of His mission. Our Advent Worship series focuses on this genealogy and the truths it reveals for our lives today.