Ep. 2. Matthew 1 - What is Jesus’ Genealogy and Why Does It Matter?

The Bible Show by Sam and Will

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In Matthew 1, Sam and Will walk through why the Gospel starts with Jesus’ genealogy, and why that “list of names” matters for real life. You will hear what it means that Jesus is called the Son of David and the Son of Abraham, and how those titles point to God’s promises and a kingdom that reaches all nations. They highlight how God works through messy, broken family stories, including outsiders and women named in the genealogy (like Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and the wife of Uriah). The episode also explains Matthew’s “14 generations” patte ... 

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