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Post by BJ McConnell on Oct 12, 2019 10:30:27 GMT -5
Reading chapter one, something jumped out at me I never noticed in all the prior times I've read Matthew. The genealogy account is there to draw Christ's lineage back to King David as well as Abraham. It's not so much Abraham that stands out because all the Jews of that time considered themselves sons of Abraham, but the lineage back to David is throwing me off.
The lineage is from Joseph's side, not Mary's. Of course we know that Joseph was not really Jesus' father, so how does that work? Verse 16 makes it clear that Christ is included in the lineage of David, but it's not a bloodline because the lineage is Joseph's.
Does anyone have any insight on this? I've never heard anyone preach on this so I don't know what to do with it.
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Post by BJ McConnell on Oct 19, 2019 7:54:15 GMT -5
Reading chapter one, something jumped out at me I never noticed in all the prior times I've read Matthew. The genealogy account is there to draw Christ's lineage back to King David as well as Abraham. It's not so much Abraham that stands out because all the Jews of that time considered themselves sons of Abraham, but the lineage back to David is throwing me off.
The lineage is from Joseph's side, not Mary's. Of course we know that Joseph was not really Jesus' father, so how does that work? Verse 16 makes it clear that Christ is included in the lineage of David, but it's not a bloodline because the lineage is Joseph's.
Does anyone have any insight on this? I've never heard anyone preach on this so I don't know what to do with it.
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Post by BJ McConnell on Oct 19, 2019 8:19:02 GMT -5
I couldn't even guess how many times I've read the book of Matthew, but just like with chapter one, when I slowed down to examine each verse more carefully for this study, I found another piece of the scripture that I've managed to miss every time and it literally jumped off the page at me.
What I found is that it is established as early as the first three verses of chapter two that the people of Jerusalem would not accept Jesus as their King and Messiah. Matthew chapter two is normally presented as the details of King Herod's hideous murder of all the children in Bethlehem, an act that would end his life and reign, allowing Joseph to bring his family back home from Egypt. As important as that piece of history is, let's take a close look at the first three versus of chapter two...
1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 3 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. (Matthew 2:1-3)
Did you catch it? Verse three tells us that the wise men looking for the child that is prophesied to be the King of the Jews not only troubled King Herod, but "all Jerusalem with him"!! Talk about foreshadowing, glory to God!!!
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Post by BJ McConnell on Oct 19, 2019 9:07:01 GMT -5
Chapter three, while only 17 verses long, is just packed with some great information. First we are introduced to the ministry of John the Baptist, which of course has in it's main purpose to prepare the way for the ministry of Jesus.
Then in verse 7 we are first presented with the sinfulness of the Pharisees and Sadducees as the Baptist tells them that their claim to be the sons of Abraham is not enough to inherit the Kingdom of Heaven. This introduces us to one of the points Jesus will bring up time and again as He explains what it will take to inherit the Kingdom.
And moments later in verse 10, John introduces another concept that Jesus will speak of time and time again as he tells the Pharisees and Sadducees any tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and cast into the fire, referring to the Great White Throne Judgement when unbelievers will be thrown into the lake of fire...
14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.
15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. (Rev 20:14-15)
Immediately following in verse 11 John first reveals that Jesus will send the Holy Spirit to indwell all believers...
11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance. but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire (Matthew 3:11)
Then another concept is introduced that will be mentioned by Jesus many times as John says "...and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner" (Matthew 3:12b), garner meaning storehouse.
Now, chapter 3 wraps up with verses 13-17 depicting the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist. What I feel should be noted from these last verses is that Jesus insists that John baptize Him even though, as John says, it should be the other way around. But I think Jesus does this because He knows that before He can go into the wilderness to endure temptation from satan, that the Holy Spirit has to be upon Him. And of course, He will continue to need the Holy Spirit for the remainder of His ministry on the earth as well.
Finally, the chapter concludes with the very first audible declaration from God the Father that Jesus is indeed the Son of God. Can you imagine having been on that shore to hear that voice? How glorious that must have been!!
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Post by lorikay on Oct 19, 2019 20:39:22 GMT -5
Reading chapter one, something jumped out at me I never noticed in all the prior times I've read Matthew. The genealogy account is there to draw Christ's lineage back to King David as well as Abraham. It's not so much Abraham that stands out because all the Jews of that time considered themselves sons of Abraham, but the lineage back to David is throwing me off.
The lineage is from Joseph's side, not Mary's. Of course we know that Joseph was not really Jesus' father, so how does that work? Verse 16 makes it clear that Christ is included in the lineage of David, but it's not a bloodline because the lineage is Joseph's.
Does anyone have any insight on this? I've never heard anyone preach on this so I don't know what to do with it.
I honestly never looked at the book of Matthew this way but once I read what you wrote, I went back and paid closer attention to it, . I don’t have a lot of insight in to it but it does make me want to study it out so thank you for the different outlook and reminding me to look closer at the words.
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Post by lorikay on Oct 19, 2019 20:42:55 GMT -5
Chapter three, while only 17 verses long, is just packed with some great information. First we are introduced to the ministry of John the Baptist, which of course has in it's main purpose to prepare the way for the ministry of Jesus.
Then in verse 7 we are first presented with the sinfulness of the Pharisees and Sadducees as the Baptist tells them that their claim to be the sons of Abraham is not enough to inherit the Kingdom of Heaven. This introduces us to one of the points Jesus will bring up time and again as He explains what it will take to inherit the Kingdom.
And moments later in verse 10, John introduces another concept that Jesus will speak of time and time again as he tells the Pharisees and Sadducees any tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and cast into the fire, referring to the Great White Throne Judgement when unbelievers will be thrown into the lake of fire...
14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.
15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. (Rev 20:14-15)
Immediately following in verse 11 John first reveals that Jesus will send the Holy Spirit to indwell all believers...
11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance. but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire (Matthew 3:11)
Then another concept is introduced that will be mentioned by Jesus many times as John says "...and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner" (Matthew 3:12b), garner meaning storehouse.
Now, chapter 3 wraps up with verses 13-17 depicting the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist. What I feel should be noted from these last verses is that Jesus insists that John baptize Him even though, as John says, it should be the other way around. But I think Jesus does this because He knows that before He can go into the wilderness to endure temptation from satan, that the Holy Spirit has to be upon Him. And of course, He will continue to need the Holy Spirit for the remainder of His ministry on the earth as well.
Finally, the chapter concludes with the very first audible declaration from God the Father that Jesus is indeed the Son of God. Can you imagine having been on that shore to hear that voice? How glorious that must have been!!
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It reminds of the song “ I can only imagine” what an amazing moment that would be. We don’t always think how truly that moment would feel like. The one words we all want to hear is well done my good and faithful child...whooo sends chills through me!!!
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