Genealogy of jesus christ commentary on the book

After looking at these problems, we will look at some conclusions we can be sure of. Study the bible online using commentary on genealogy of jesus according to matthew. The reason for separating the new testament into other downloads was due to the higher resolution of the scans. Andrew peterson wrote the superb accompanying song which is taken from his musical. How to read jesus genealogy in the gospel of matthew,andreas j. The greek phrase translated book of the generation is exactly the same phrase used in gen.

An attempt to write out the genealogy of jesus christ as found in the first 16 verses of matthew, all to music. Jul 26, 2010 the genealogy of jesus christ hong, john sungchul, hong, sung chul on. Matthew claims that jesus is the descendant of two of the most signi. In the day that god created man, in the likeness of god made he him. I wish i could simply dwell on that theme alone, but there are a number of difficult problems raised by this text that we need to consider.

The book of the generation of jesus christ that is, strictly speaking, the account of his birth and genealogy. The key to this interpretation is extending the parenthesis of verse 23 to include joseph. The genealogy of jesus the messiah 1 the record of the genealogy of jesus the messiah, the son of david, the son of abraham. Matthews account traces the line of descent from abraham to jesus, while lukes account follows the ancestry from adam to. There are two records in the bible of the genealogy of jesus christ. From the statement in the ancient greek text, it is difficult to tell what the book of the genealogy refers to. The opening words, the book of the generation of jesus christ, the son of david, the son of abraham, are intended to provide an introduction to the genealogy, not to the book as a whole. So matthew begins his account of the life of jesus christ. The genealogy of christ sermon by leighton lee vary.

Matthews genealogy includes four women, tamar, rahab, ruth, and bathsheba, who played important roles in ot history but at the end it is joseph, the legal father of jesus, who is named. I have over fifteen commentaries in my study on the book of luke which aid me. Many new testament verses call jesus the son of david. Dwight pentecost, the words and works of jesus christ grand rapids. Verse 18 now the birth of jesus christ was on this wise. Jan 02, 2020 through either marys or josephs line, jesus is a descendant of david and therefore eligible to be the messiah. Lukes explanation is that jesus was the son of joseph, so it was thought luke 3.

This title therefore properly relates to the verses. The other suggested solution is that luke gives marys genealogy and matthew gives josephs as jesus legal father. The book of the generation of jesus christ, the son of david, the son of abraham. How to read jesus genealogy in the gospel of matthew. Concerning this genealogy of our saviour, observe the chief intention. His mother mary was pledged to be married to joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the holy spirit.

At luke chapter 3 is a genealogy back to adam, son of god. Genealogy of jesus christ watchtower online library. Apr 19, 2016 genealogy of jesus christ is mentioned in both the gospels of matthew and luke. New american standard 1977 the book of the genealogy of jesus christ, the son of david, the son of abraham. Matthews list of the forefathers of jesus showed that christ was the son of abraham, in whom all the families of the earth are blessed, and heir to the throne of david. Commentary on matthew 1 genealogy of jesus tough questions.

This scene is taken entirely from the gospel of matthew, where verse 1 begins with, the record of the genealogy of jesus the messiah, it is interesting to note that the name jesus is the first and also the last name that is mentioned in the new testament, so that he is like the book ends that hold the entire cannon together. Annunciation to zacharias of the birth of john the baptist. Part of his genealogy appears at 1 chronicles chapters 1 to 3, running from adam through solomon and zerubbabel. From the statement in the ancient greek text, it is difficult to. So, matthew begins his account of the life of jesus christ. When his mother mary had been betrothed to joseph, before they came together she was found with child of the holy spirit. The genealogy of jesus christ, the angel appears to joseph. The gospel writers had access to these temple records and could accurately trace the genealogy of jesus from them. Thats an amazing fulfillment of prophecy which we can count as a gem. Matthew 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. While most bible readers today skip over the genealogy of christ, jewish readers in the. Chapter 1 the genealogy and birth of jesus christ walvoord.

Study of matthew by pastor paul leboutillier from calvary chapel ontario, oregon recorded january 1, 2012. The genealogy of jesus christ hong, john sungchul, hong, sung chul on. Matthew 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Jude was the brother of the sons of joseph, but despite his relationship to the lord, he did not say that he was jesus brother. In the light of my bias that genealogies are boring and less profitable than other scriptures, i find matthews introduction simply amazing. It is not a vainglorious one, as those of great men often are. The book of the generation of jesus christ i suppose these words to have. This is revealed in the ending of the third section of the genealogy, which concludes with jesus, who is called christ matthew 1. Commentary on scene 021 the genealogy of the messiah the.

English standard version the book of the genealogy of jesus christ, the son of david, the son of abraham. Matthews account traces the line of descent from abraham to jesus, while lukes account follows the ancestry from adam to jesus. It is a book that establishes jesus identity as the messiah, the heir to the. King james 2000 bible the book of the genealogy of jesus christ, the son of david, the son of abraham. The gospel of matthew is the first book of the new testament, and his genealogy of jesus christ is found at the very beginning of this gospel. The gospel according to matthew commentary by david brown. So it would read, jesus was about 30 years old, being the son as was supposed of joseph of heli etc. Study the bible online using commentary on genealogy of jesus according to. These records were preserved in the temple until its destruction in a. Abraham was the father of isaac, and isaac the father of jacob, and jacob the father of judah and his brothers, and ju.

The genealogy of christ opens by connecting jesus to the family line of the promised messiah. Weve already seen one of the gems in the fact that jesus is the heir to the throne of david both legally and spiritually. This title therefore properly relates to the verses that immediately follow. By using this title, matthew indicates that despite the loss of the kingdom, jesus is not only davids kingly heir, but, in fact, the messianic culmination of the promises made to david. The baptism and the genealogy of jesus desiring god. He wrote the following in his book called adumbrations. Jan 02, 2012 an attempt to write out the genealogy of jesus christ as found in the first 16 verses of matthew, all to music. But how can jesus be davids son if he was born 1,000 years after david. Why are jesus genealogies in matthew and luke zondervan. Matthews strategy is to demonstrate that jesus christ is the rightful. Matthew presents the list in three partsfrom abraham to david, from david to the captivity in babylon, and from the captivity to christeach with fourteen generations. The gospel of matthew begins with an account of the genealogy of jesus the messiah.

Lukes accountmatthews account david davidnathan solomonmattatha rehoboammenna abijahmelea asaeliakim jehoshaphatjonam joram aka jehoramjoseph ahaziahjudah joashsimeon amaziahlevi. This is argued to support the view that brothers of jesus are not blood brothers or siblings, although some reject this. Matthew 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The purpose of matthew here is to show that jesus is the legitimate heir to the throne of david, who is mentioned five times in 1. It proves that our lord jesus is of the nation and family out of which the messiah was to arise. What the bible says about genealogy of jesus christ bible tools. These fiftenn evangelistic sermons are based on the theme of the genealogy of jesus christ in matthew 1.

In fact, the first gospel, matthew, begins, the book of the genealogy of jesus christ, the son of david, the son of abraham matthew 1. Andrew peterson wrote the superb accompanying song which is. And he opens his gospel by giving to us the genealogy of jesus christ back to abraham, as he said in chapter one, verse one, the book of the genealogy of jesus christ, the son of david, the son of abraham matthew 1. Lukes accountmatthews account david davidnathan solomonmattatha rehoboammenna abijahmelea asaeliakim jehoshaphatjonam joram aka jehoramjoseph. This introduction clearly demonstrates that matthews purpose in writing the gospel is to. In short, through the bible, god is exalted, christians are edified, and the.

Jun 28, 20 study of matthew by pastor paul leboutillier from calvary chapel ontario, oregon recorded january 1, 2012. Study the bible online using commentary on genealogy according to luke. What the bible says about genealogy of jesus christ. Reading the sermon on the mount or one of matthews parables certainly. Matthew 1 the book of the genealogy of jesus christ, the.

Through either marys or josephs line, jesus is a descendant of david and therefore eligible to be the messiah. The genealogy of jesus shows him to be gods promised savior for all people. The genealogy of jesus in luke 3 is a difficult text to read, study, and teach, but with. The book of the genealogy of jesus christ, the son of david, the son of abraham. Its easy to think of the christmas story simply as mary, joseph, and jesus nestled closely together in a crowded barn with shepherds gathering to worship the newly born king.

The old testament predicted that the messiah would come from the line of david. This is the record of the genealogy of jesus christ, the son of david, the. Matthew was a tax collector in capernaum before he was called by jesus christ to be a disciple. One of the ways each book does this is by recounting jesus genealogy. The book of matthew opens with a stylized genealogy of jesus of nazareth matthew 1. Commentary on scene 021 the genealogy of the messiah. Jesus genealogy is the only one given in the christian greek scriptures. Matthew places his list at the beginning of his gospel. Both matthew and luke provide genealogies of jesus that confirm he was a descendent of davidtherefore, a legitimate messiah. This is the list of ancestors of jesus christ, descendant of david and abraham. Dec 03, 2015 how to read jesus genealogy in the gospel of matthew,andreas j. The genealogy of christ church of christ zion, illinois. John nolland states, word biblical commentary, word books, publisher, dallas, texas, 1989, vol.

Tracing a genealogy through the mothers side is unusual, but so was the virgin birth. The book of matthew was written with a jewish audience in mind and begins with the genealogy of jesus, something which would have been significant to those in the roman empire at the time of christ. This phrase is viewed by some as matthews title for the entire gospel. Contemporary english version jesus christ came from the family of king david and also from the family of abraham. Matthew immediately follows the genealogy of jesus with. And that finishes the genealogy of jesus in luke 3. Matthew 1 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. In the first chapter of matthew we find the genealogy of jesus running from abraham forward. We christians are also children of god through our faith in jesus verse 26, and this makes us spiritual. Genealogy of jesus christ is mentioned in both the gospels of matthew and luke. Stewart study from the bible and be encouraged to grow your faith.