Title: Song Gu-Young-Shin Worship Message 1
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☆There are parts of the Bible that seem really meaningless. It is a record of genealogy. However, records of genealogy appear throughout the Old and New Testaments without exception. These are the words God gave us because we need them. If so, you need to find out what it means. The names appearing in the genealogy were real people. The Bible record is the story of real people who were led by the Lord to live. Genealogy is the best way to prove that the biblical record is a true story on a historical basis. Now, while reading the Bible, when you come across a record of genealogy, you say, “This is true! All that is written in the Bible is unquestionable!” shout in your heart.bsp;bsp;bsp;bsp;bsp;bsp;
☆ Today's text is an introduction to record the genealogy of Reuben. He was the eldest son of Israel (Jacob). Of the twelve sons, Jacob was the first by Leah. But he was the eldest son who grieved his father. Because he violated his father's concubine, he became his father's disgrace. Although he was born first, the Bible calls into question his birthright. So Judas appeared.
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☆Judas was Jacob's fourth son and his mother was Leah. His descendants constituted the largest tribe, and the dynasty of the tribe of Judah was continued, starting with King David. And the Messiah (Jesus) was born from the tribe of Judah. In the sense of redemption history, he was the firstborn. Because he was the father of the Messiah. Although he was humble, his descendants were not. His greatness was due to his descendants. However, the Bible names Joseph as the eldest son rather than Judah. Why?
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☆Joseph was the eleventh son of Jacob and his mother was Rachel. He did not become the firstborn by the rank of the flesh. Neither is he the ancestor of the Messiah. Their descendants were not as prosperous as the tribe of Judah. Nevertheless, he claims to be the firstborn because his life was Messianic. Just as the Messiah became the light of the world, he became the light of the Gentiles (Egypt). Just as the Messiah forgave sinners on the cross, he forgave his brothers who sold him for 20 pieces of silver. Just as the Messiah saved his chosen people, he saved the children of Israel (Jacob). Just like a shepherd raises sheep, he raised Jacob's family of 70 by staying in Goshen. He tells his brothers, “Do not be afraid. I will raise you and your children.” bsp;bsp;bsp;
★Even if you don't have an environmental background, you can become the firstborn. We must follow in the footsteps of the Lord's life. If you live a life that resembles the Lord, you will become the firstborn. Our Lord will entrust the firstborn with his kingdom and possessions. In 2003, I hope that you will live with the heart of “I have to become the firstborn.”