Read together Isaiah 53. Reflect on the time and setting for this chapter.
Matthew 1:1-17
- What is the point of this verse section?
- What is different about this genealogy?
- Read Ruth together
- Read together 2 Samuel 11-12:24
- Read together Genesis 38.
- Why would Matthew use these as highlights of Jesus genealogy?
Matthew 1:17
- What is significant about this verse to you?
- How many generations are there really between Abraham and David, David to Babylon.
- Read the following passages:
- God’s promise to Abraham: #Ge 12:3; 22:18
- God’s promise to David: #2Sa 7:12; Ps 89:3; 132:11-12
- Isaiah prophecy from David 9:6-7
- How are these passages relevant? What do they mean to you?
- What doctrine is shown here?
Matthew 1:18-25
- Discuss Joseph’s relationship to Mary. (What would that relationship look like today?)
- Why was Joseph willing to divorce Mary? What was he considering?
- Is this the same perspective that you would have?
- What would you think if your betrothed came to you saying she was pregnant with the Lord’s child?
- What did it take to change Joseph’s mind?
- Read Isaiah 7:14 — Translate Emmanuel.
- What was Joseph’s response to the Angel’s instructions?
- Name three spiritual truths that might describe this passage.