This Advent sermon contends that Matthew’s genealogy is not filler but testimony. Matthew begins by establishing Jesus’ legal claim to David’s throne and his connection to Abraham, showing the certainty of Christ’s royalty and messianic identity. The names also affirm the reality of Christ’s humanity and the wonder of the incarnation. By comparing Matthew 1 with Luke 3, the sermon explains the design of Christ’s paternity: Joseph supplies legal descent, Mary supplies blood descent, and the virgin birth avoids Jeconiah’s curse. Finally, the inclusion of sinners and outsiders displays the immensity of divine grace, calling believers to worship and witness.
#2- Pedigree of the King
Scripture: Matthew 1:1–20; Luke 3; Luke 2:4; John 18:37; 2 Samuel 7:12–16; Genesis 12:1–3; Philippians 2:5–10; Jeremiah 22:30; 2 Timothy 3:16–17.
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