BIG PICTURE: The story of God’s interaction with humanity comes to a climatic apex – God in the flesh. The hope for generations has a name – Jesus. God’s faithful promises can be relied on.

TEXT: Matthew 1:1-17

KEY VERSE: Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, and Mary was the mother of Jesus who is called the Messiah. – Matthew 1:16

WHAT AN OPENER!

Matthew sets the story of God’s

participation of humanity.

biblos geneseos –

of

Reveal Answer

Jesus Christ…Son of

…Son of Abraham

UGH! A LIST OF NAMES!

Collection of stories. Each name triggering the memory of God’s

.

Significance of

Through this

family tree that the Son of God stepped into history.

SCANDALOUS BEAUTY

women on the list.

Why these names on the list leading to Christ? The sovereign

of God.

NEXT STEP: Spend some time reviewing your personal history. Write down moments when God has stepped in. Commit your future to God, who always keeps his promise.