THE GENEALOGY OF JESUS

Matthew 1:1-17
Key Verse 1:1 “A record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ the son of David, the son of Abraham.”

1. What were the promises God gave to Abraham? (Genesis 12:2-3) What were the promises God gave to David? (2 Samuel 7:12-13) How did Jesus fulfill these promises? (Luke 1:32-33)

2. Who are the three women mentioned in verses 3-5? What do they have in common and how did each show courageous faith, overcoming tragic circumstances? (Genesis 38:14, 25-26; Joshua 2:8-11; [Hebrews 11:31]; Ruth 1:16-17)

3. Why is the mother of Solomon referred to as Uriah’s wife? (2 Samuel 12)

4. What were the two great tragedies that happened to the nation of Israel in verses 7-11? (cf. 1 Kings 11:31-33, 2 Chronicles 36:15-21)

5. How did Mary show her faith in accepting God’s calling to be the mother of Jesus? (16; cf. Luke 1:38)

6. How does this genealogy reveal God’s grace and faithfulness throughout the ages in spite of men’s failures? What is Matthew’s purpose in starting his gospel with the genealogy of Jesus?