VII.As you read these names, pick out a couple of persons you know something about. VIII.Matthew 1:1-17 (NRSVue) An account of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Abraham was the father of … Continue reading
IV.Returning to this long list of folk who were ancestors of Jesus, are all of them great spiritual models for us? V.Matthew 1:1-17 (NRSVue) An account of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of … Continue reading
I.What are we to make of the genealogy that the Gospel of Matthew offers? There are two temptations: One is to skip over it entirely; Second is to bog down in researching every name mentioned. Today, take time to read … Continue reading
I.The Scripture for these next weeks has as their theme “Call in the New Testament.” We start with the genealogy of Jesus Matthew presents and with the genealogy of Jesus the writer of the Epistle to the Hebrews presents. As … Continue reading