The background of the Messiah Matthew 1:1-11 : The genealogy of Jesus connects him with God and man, Jew and Gentile, rich and poor, and men and women. It is of interest that four women are named in the lineage of Jesus, Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba mentioned by implication in Matthew 1:6. Jesus Christ is connected with everyone. "We trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men." (1 Timothy 4:10) Jesus' coming fulfilled God's promises made to Abraham found in Genesis chapter twelve. His coming to the earth is unique in that He is the only person ever born having to do with forgiveness of man's sins. "But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor: that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man." (Hebrews 2:9.) The first seventeen verses of Matthew one are not just dead and dry words. They provide a beautiful link to bring heaven and earth together. Read the genealogy of Jesus and rejoice. "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord." (Luke 2:11)

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