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Bloodlines
Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 26, 2023 (message contributor)
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1. Jesus Is The Messiah
Contributed on Feb 26, 2023
Matthew 1:1-17 teaches us that Jesus is the Christ that the people of God were anticipating.
Introduction Perhaps you enjoy watching a series of shows on television. There are all kinds of different series. My preference is for murder mysteries. Ordinarily, each episode is self-contained; it has a beginning, a middle, and an end. But, once in a while, the television producers decide to ...read more
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2. The Son Of David
Contributed on Mar 3, 2023
In Matthew 1:1-17, we learn that Matthew calls Jesus "the son of David" because Jesus fulfills God's promise of a future king who establishes God's kingdom on earth.
Introduction Michelangelo was a famous painter and sculptor. His most famous sculpture is “David,” which resides in the city of Florence in Italy. Michelangelo’s David is 17 feet tall. It's entirely possible that Michelangelo never meant for people to be able to look at David’s face head-on. ...read more
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3. The Son Of Abraham
Contributed on Mar 10, 2023
In Matthew 1:1-17, we learn that Matthew calls Jesus "the son Abraham" because Jesus fulfills God's call to Abraham that one of his descendants would bless the whole world.
Introduction When Robert Moffat, the Scottish missionary to South Africa, came back to recruit helpers in his homeland, he was greeted by the fury of a cold British winter. Arriving at the church where he was to speak, he noted that only a small group had braved the elements to hear his appeal. ...read more
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4. The Son Of Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, And Bathsheba
Contributed on Mar 17, 2023
In Matthew 1:1-17, we learn that the genealogy of Jesus Christ included women.
Introduction One of the subjects I studied in high school was woodwork. During the first three years, we learned basic carpentry skills. In my fourth year, we could choose between lathe work or carving. I tried my hand at carving. In our final year, we had to produce a piece of furniture. I made ...read more
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5. Redemption For The Exiles
Contributed on Mar 24, 2023
In Matthew 1:1-17, we learn that the exile forms an important part of the genealogy of Jesus because it highlights his mission of redemption for those who are separated from God.
Introduction In mid-March, BBC News reported that the United Nations investigators asserted, “Russia's forced deportation of Ukrainian children to areas under its control amounts to a war crime.... The UN Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine said there was evidence of the illegal transfer of ...read more
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6. The Mission Of The Messiah
Contributed on Mar 31, 2023
In Matthew 1:1-17, we learn that Matthew summarized the entire history of God's people because he believed it all climaxed in the mission of Jesus.
Introduction We are concluding our sermon series today that I am calling, “Bloodlines: The Genealogy of Jesus.” I hope you have come to see that the genealogy of Jesus is far more than merely a list of names. It contains some very significant truths that help us to understand better the meaning of ...read more