Jesus’ family tree – Word of Prayer

2. Fourteen Generations

Post author:Ron
Post published:December 10, 2014
Post category:Praying God's Word Starting a Journey with Jesus (Matthew)

Starting a Journey with Jesus, Day 2 (Matthew 1:6b-17)

Altogether there were fourteen generations from Abraham to David, and fourteen from David to the Babylonian exile, and fourteen from the Babylonian exile to Christ. (Matthew 1:17)

Why the emphasis on 14? David’s Hebrew name adds up to 14, so the royal nature of Jesus’ ancestors through and through climaxes with Jesus who was called Christ, a messianic and royal title for the King of the Jews.

From David to Solomon and through the kings of Judah, the first set of 14 (more…)

1. Jesus Christ, son of Abraham, son of David

Post author:Ron
Post published:December 9, 2014
Post category:Praying God's Word Starting a Journey with Jesus (Matthew)

“The book of origin of Jesus Christ, Abraham’s son, David’s son” (Matthew 1:1)

Matthew starts by giving us the family tree. There is a purpose to this. Each name has a story behind it. We won’t go into each story, but trust me–there are some really good ones!

Abraham left his home near Ur and traveled from southern Iraq to northern Iraq, through Syria and eventually to the Palestinian town of Hebron where he is buried today along with Isaac and Jacob. Abraham’s story is about faith–bold faith–and being willing to take a journey with God. (more…)