Meet the heroes of Matthew
The Genealogy and Birth of Jesus
Commentary
Matthew chapter 1 is a genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. It begins with Abraham and traces the lineage of Jesus through the kings of Judah and Israel, ending with Joseph, the husband of Mary. This genealogy is important because it establishes Jesus' royal lineage and his right to the throne of David. It also serves to demonstrate the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that his descendants would be a great nation. The genealogy is divided into three sections, each beginning with the phrase "the book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ." The first section begins with Abraham and traces the lineage through the kings of Judah. The second section begins with King Jeconiah and traces the lineage through the kings of Israel. The third section begins with Joseph and traces the lineage through Mary. The genealogy is significant because it establishes Jesus' royal lineage and his right to the throne of David. It also serves to demonstrate the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that his descendants would be a great nation. Additionally, it serves as a reminder of the importance of Jesus' mission and the need for his followers to remain faithful to God's will.
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Assuming a reader with an average reading speed of 300 WPM reads the Matthew, chapter 1 it would take approximately 3 minutes to finish.
There are 25 verses in Matthew, chapter 1.