Understanding the Genealogies of Jesus (TMF:SE10)

Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Peace to Live By: Understanding the Genealogies of Jesus (TMF:SE10) - Daniel Litton
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       So, in moving on, before we get to more specific details about the virgin birth, I want to focus briefly on the genealogies surrounding Jesus Christ. These genealogies, found in both Matthew’s and Luke’s Gospels, are pretty interesting to study, especially if you like researching your own genealogies and like learning about your ancestors and what not. So Matthew and Luke also give us the birth accounts, which I will touch on shortly. Luke's genealogy is complete, as it goes all the way back to the first man ever to live, which is Adam. Nevertheless, Matthew's genealogy only goes back to Abraham, and he was the one with whom God first established a covenant (see Genesis 12). So, Luke likely used Mary's family line, as Jesus was truly related to Mary by blood. But Jesus, obviously then, because he was born of Mary the virgin, from the Holy Spirit, was not actually related to Joseph, who was his earthly father. So Matthew, then, uses Joseph's line of linage.