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Matthew 1 provides an account of the genealogy and birth of Jesus Christ. This chapter begins with a lineage tracing from Abraham to David, from David to the Babylonian exile, and from the exile to Jesus. It also details how Mary, though a virgin, became pregnant by the Holy Spirit, and gave birth to Jesus.

1st Paragraph: The chapter starts with a genealogy that traces 42 generations from Abraham through King David to Jesus Christ. Each segment is divided into fourteen generations: from Abraham to David; from David until the exile in Babylon; and from that point until Christ's birth (Matthew 1:1-17). This lineage establishes Jesus as a rightful heir in both Abrahamic and Davidic lines.

2nd Paragraph: The next part (Matthew 1:18-25) tells about Mary's miraculous conception. Despite being betrothed to Joseph, she becomes pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Joseph initially contemplates divorcing her quietly but an angel appears in his dream explaining that Mary's child is conceived by the Holy Spirit and will save people from their sins.

3rd Paragraph: In this final section, Joseph obeys God's command conveyed through the angelic vision by taking Mary as his wife without consummating their marriage until she gives birth. As instructed by the angel, they name their son 'Jesus'. His name signifies "he will save his people from their sins", fulfilling Old Testament prophecies concerning a coming Savior.


Matthew 1:1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

This verse introduces the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David and Abraham.

1. The Generational Lineage of Jesus Christ: What it Means for Us Today

2. Following in the Footsteps of Abraham and David: Our Spiritual Heritage

1. Romans 4:1-12 – Abraham’s faith and the promise of God

2. Psalm 89:3-4 – The covenant between God and David

Matthew 1:2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;

Abraham's lineage is traced from Isaac to Jacob and then to Judas and his brothers.

1: God's faithfulness in preserving His promises from Abraham to Jacob and beyond.

2: God's perfect plan and timing in how He chooses to pass down His promises.

1: Genesis 12:1-3; God's promise to Abraham to make of him a great nation.

2: Genesis 28:10-16; God's reaffirmation of His promises to Jacob.

Matthew 1:3 And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;

This passage explains the genealogy of Jesus Christ through the line of his ancestor Judas.

1. The Faithfulness of Jesus Christ in Fulfilling God’s Promises

2. The Significance of Our Ancestry

1. Romans 15:8 - Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers.

2. Isaiah 11:1-3 - And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord.

Matthew 1:4 And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;

This passage mentions the genealogy of Jesus from several generations before his birth.

1: Following the Path of Jesus – learning from the example of our ancestors.

2: Appreciating our Roots - recognizing the significance of our family history.

1: Luke 3:23-38 - a genealogy of Jesus.

2: Deuteronomy 7:7-8 - God's promise to the descendants of Abraham.

Matthew 1:5 And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;

Salmon was the father of Booz who was the father of Obed who was the father of Jesse.

1. God can bring good out of any situation

2. God's faithfulness is seen in our heritage

1. Romans 8:28 - And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

2. Lamentations 3:22-23 - Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

Matthew 1:6 And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias;

This passage tells of the genealogy of King David, the son of Jesse, born to Urias' wife.

1. God's hand is in every detail of our lives - the good and the bad - and He uses it all for His glory.

2. We are all part of a larger story that God is telling, and our lives are connected to those of generations past and generations to come.

1. Romans 8:28 - And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

2. Psalm 78:67-68 - Moreover he refused the tabernacle of Joseph, and chose not the tribe of Ephraim: But chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved.

Matthew 1:7 And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa;

This passage discusses the lineage of King Solomon.

1. God's plan of redemption through Jesus Christ was established in the lineage of King Solomon.

2. We can look to the lineage of King Solomon as a reminder of God's faithfulness and His promises.

1. Romans 8:28-29 - "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters."

2. Hebrews 11:7-8 - "By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith."

Matthew 1:8 And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias;

The passage details the lineage of Jesus from Asa to Ozias.

1. God's faithfulness is revealed in his faithfulness to keep his promises and fulfill prophecies from generation to generation.

2. Our families are a reflection of God's faithfulness in our lives.

1. Isaiah 55:11 - So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.

2. Psalm 103:17-18 - But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children; To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.

Matthew 1:9 And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias;

This passage is a genealogy of Jesus, tracing his ancestry from Ozias to Ezekias.

1. God's Faithfulness in Fulfilling His Promises Through the Generations

2. The Significance of Jesus' Ancestry for His Mission

1. Hebrews 11:11-12 - "Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised. Therefore sprang there even of one, and him as good as dead, so many as the stars of the sky in multitude, and as the sand which is by the sea shore innumerable."

2. Luke 3:23-38 - "And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli, Which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi, which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Janna, which was the son of Joseph, Which was the son of Mattathias, which was the son of Amos, which was the son of Naum, which was the son of Esli, which was the son of Nagge, Which was the son of Maath, which was the son of Mattathias, which was the son of Semei, which was the son of Joseph, which was the son of Juda, Which was the son of Joanna, which was the son of Rhesa, which was the son of Zorobabel, which was the son of Salathiel, which was the son of Neri, Which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Addi, which was the son of Cosam, which was the son of Elmodam, which was the son of Er, Which was the son of Jose, which was the son of Eliezer, which was the son of Jorim, which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi, Which was the son of Simeon, which was the son of Juda, which was the son of Joseph, which was the son of Jonan, which was the son of Eliakim,"

Matthew 1:10 And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias;

This passage details the genealogy of Jesus, beginning with King David and ending with Josias.

1. Blessing through Generations: Celebrating the Lineage of Jesus

2. What it Means to be a Descendant of King David

1. Psalm 89:3 - "I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant."

2. Luke 3:23-38 - Jesus' genealogy as recorded by Luke.

Matthew 1:11 And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon:

This passage describes the genealogy of Jesus, beginning with Josias and ending with Jechonias, who were both carried away to Babylon.

1. Our faith is rooted in a deep and abiding lineage of God's chosen people.

2. No matter the hardships of life, the Lord's plan for our salvation is eternal and unchanging.

1. Isaiah 41:10 - "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

2. Romans 8:28 - "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."

Matthew 1:12 And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel;

Jechonias' descendants were carried to Babylon, and through Zorobabel, a royal line was established.

1. God's Plan Always Prevails - How God's Sovereignty is displayed in the line of Jechonias

2. God's Mercy and Faithfulness - How God's grace endures despite the consequences of sin

1. Romans 8:28 - And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

2. Isaiah 46:10-11 - Declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, 'My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose.'

Matthew 1:13 And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;

Passage Summarizing: Zorobabel was the father of Abiud, who was the father of Eliakim, who was the father of Azor.

1. The importance of having a lineage and a family history

2. The power of generational blessings

1. Luke 3:23-38 - The Genealogy of Jesus

2. Exodus 20:6 - The Commandment to Honor Your Father and Your Mother

Matthew 1:14 And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud;

This passage records the genealogy of Jesus, beginning with his ancestor Azor.

1: God's providence is seen in the lineage of Jesus.

2: We can trace God's work throughout history.

1: Romans 8:28-29 - And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

2: Isaiah 55:8-9 - For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Matthew 1:15 And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob;

This passage explains the genealogy of Jesus through his ancestor Eliud.

1: God's faithfulness in preserving the lineage of Jesus

2: The importance of being part of God's chosen lineage

1: Genesis 12:1-3, God's promise to Abraham

2: Luke 3:23-38, Jesus' genealogy in the Gospel of Luke

Matthew 1:16 And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

This verse from Matthew 1:16 reveals that Joseph was the husband of Mary and that Jesus Christ was born of them.

1. The Mighty Lineage of Jesus: A Study in the Power of God's Fulfillment

2. The Power of a Righteous Marriage: Joseph and Mary's Faithful Union

1. Luke 3:23-38 – The genealogy of Jesus

2. Ephesians 5:31-32 – The mystery of marriage in Christ

Matthew 1:17 So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations.

This verse states that the lineage of Jesus Christ can be traced back to Abraham through 14 generations each.

1. We are all part of God's family, sharing a common ancestry through Jesus Christ.

2. We all have a unique place in God's plan, and are all connected by our shared heritage.

1. Matthew 22:32 - "I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living."

2. Romans 4:11-12 - "He received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had while still uncircumcised, that he might be the father of all those who believe, though they are uncircumcised, that righteousness might be imputed to them also."

Matthew 1:18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

This passage describes the miraculous conception of Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit.

1. God's Plan for the Birth of Jesus: A Miraculous Story

2. The Power of the Holy Spirit: A Tale of Divine Intervention

1. Isaiah 7:14 - "Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel."

2. Luke 1:34-35 - "Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God."

Matthew 1:19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.

Joseph's sense of justice and his desire to protect Mary from public scorn led him to plan to divorce her privately.

1: God rewards those who act justly, even if their actions are difficult.

2: Love and mercy must be balanced with justice.

1: Proverbs 21:15 - When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers.

2: Romans 12:17-21 - Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.

Matthew 1:20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

Joseph was reassured by an angel of the Lord in a dream not to be afraid to take Mary as his wife, despite her pregnancy being a miracle from the Holy Ghost.

1. Fear Not: Reassurances of God in Difficult Situations

2. God's Provision: Miracles of the Holy Spirit

1. Isaiah 41:10 - Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

2. Luke 1:34-35 - And Mary said to the angel, "How will this be, since I am a virgin?" And the angel answered her, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God.

Matthew 1:21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

Jesus was born to save mankind from their sins.

1. God's Plan for Salvation: Jesus Christ

2. The Importance of Faith in Jesus

1. Romans 10:9-10 - “That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.”

2. Ephesians 2:8-9 - “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”

Matthew 1:22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,

This passage describes an event in which a prophecy of the Lord spoken by the prophet was fulfilled.

1. The Power of Fulfilled Prophecy: Remembering God's Faithfulness

2. Living by Faith: Trusting in God's Promises

1. Isaiah 46:9-11 - Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me.

2. Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Matthew 1:23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

God's promise of Emmanuel, God with us, has been fulfilled.

1. Emmanuel: God's Love and Provision for Us

2. The Significance of Christmas: Emmanuel, God with Us

1. Isaiah 7:14 - Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

2. John 1:14 - And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Matthew 1:24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

Joseph obeyed God's instructions and took Mary as his wife.

1. Obeying God's Will: A Lesson From Joseph

2. When God Calls, We Must Respond

1. Ephesians 5:22-33 - Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord

2. Joshua 24:15 - Choose today whom you will serve

Matthew 1:25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.

Joseph and Mary had a son, and Joseph named him Jesus.

1. God's Plan for Redemption: How the Birth of Jesus Fulfilled Prophecy

2. The Importance of Obedience: How Joseph Followed God's Will

1. Isaiah 7:14: Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

2. Luke 2:7: And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.