Matthew, who was one of the twelve disciples of our Lord Jesus, writes his Gospel specifically to Jewish Christians to prove biblically that Jesus of Nazareth is the Messiah and ultimate King that the Old Testament promised would come

Do you know that Jesus Christ came into this world to be a blessing to the world? In Matthew's opening chapter, his detailed genealogy of Jesus makes this point remarkably clear. Matthew emphasizes that Jesus is the coming Messiah and King of all nations—but he also makes clear that He came to be a blessing to all people. But how so? What does His lineage tell us about His purpose? Pastor Tom explores how Jesus' genealogy reveals why He came into the world and what it means for us.

Jesus' genealogy in Matthew 1 teaches us several key truths about Jesus, the coming Messiah. But it also speaks directly to us as Christians, offering real application. One truth stands out: He is sovereign over all of human history.

Jesus' genealogy makes clear that the Eternal Son became man—He became one of us—in order to seek and to save that which was lost. Have you believed in Jesus Christ? Do you trust in the God-man who can take away your sin?