Lessons From The Lineage

Matthew 1:1-16

“The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham” – Matthew 1:1

INTRODUCTION:

1. Matthew 1:1-16.

DISCUSSION:

I. God remembered his promise to Abraham - Matthew 1:1.

A. Through the seed of Abraham, all nations of the earth were to be blessed - Genesis 12:1-3, Galatians 3:15-19. Christ was not only a descendant of Abraham, but of Isaac - Genesis 21:12, Jacob - Genesis 28:13-14, Judah - Genesis 49:10, Jesse - Isaiah 11:10, and David - II Samuel 7:12-16.

B. God still remembers his promises. He is faithful to keep his promises - Hebrews 10:23, 11:11, II Peter 3:9. Today, Christians are heirs of the Abrahamic promise - Galatians 3:6-7, 4:28. God has given us exceeding great and precious promises - II Peter 1:4. One of those promises is eternal life to the faithful - I John 2:25.

II. Christ rules from the throne of David - Matthew 1:1, 6.

A. The angel told Mary that God would give her son (Jesus) the throne of David - Luke 1:32, Acts 2:30.

B. Today, we are to place ourselves under the power (ASV - authority) of Christ - Matthew 28:18. Many people depict Jesus in the manger at Christmas or on the cross at Easter but never acknowledge his authority as king (ex: in matters of worship, importance of the church, etc.).

III. Christ’s reign is not (and will never be) on this earth - Matthew 1:11.

A. God promised that none of Jeconiah’s (Coniah’s) descendants would rule in Judah - Jeremiah 22:30. Christ’s throne is in heaven - Hebrews 1:8, 8:1.

B. Christians are citizens of Christ’s heavenly kingdom – Philippians 3:20. Colossians 1:13, I Corinthians 15:24.

IV. God is no respector of persons – Matthew 1:5.

A. Rahab had been a harlot in Jericho – Joshua 2:1. Ruth was a Gentile from the land of Moab – Ruth 1:4. Yet both became ancestors of David and Jesus.

B. In matters of salvation, God is no respector of persons today – Acts 10:34-35, Romans 2:11.

CONCLUSION:

1. Because God kept his promise to Abraham and Christ is exalted as king, salvation is available to all who obey.

2. Obedience consists of hearing the gospel – Romans 10:17, believing the gospel – Mark 16:16, repenting of sins – Acts 17:30. confessing your faith in Jesus – Acts 8:37, and being baptized for the forgiveness of sins – Acts 2:38.