READ
Start by reading Matthew 1:1-17.
We know. Seventeen verses of Hebrew genealogical record might not exactly say, “Have yourself a merry little Christmas. Let your heart be light.” However, there is a reason why passages like this are in the Bible.
Imagine going to a new doctor. What is one of the first things that you would be asked as a new patient? What is your family history? Do you have a history of high blood pressure, heart disease, or mental illness? Why do doctors ask these personal questions?
Because generations and generations of family history – the good, the bad, and the weird – have contributed to your formation as a person. Because to know your family history is to know you. The same could be said about these 17 verses of Jesus Christ’s family history – to know Him better is to know His family history.
REFLECT
What stood out as you interacted with this passage?
PRAY
Pray for God’s Character to be revealed in a new way this season.
Published on Dec 04 @ 6:22 AM CDT
