THE GENEALOGY OF JESUS

Introduction:

A. Some Parts Of The Bible Are Less Exciting.

1. The Mosaic Law.

2. The Prophecies.

3. The Genealogies.

B. This Does Not Mean They Do Not Reveal Important Information

Body: Luke 3: 23 - 38

I. Jesus.

A. Began His ministry at 30.

B. Had prepared, trained and matured.

II. His Ancestors.

A. Zerrubbabel [Sheshbazzar] (Ezra 1: 8 - 11; 2: 2; 3: 8).

1. Led the first group of captives back to Jerusalem.

2. Known for rebuilding the Temple (Ezra 5: 2).

B. Nathan (1 Chronicles 3: 5) mother was Bathshua or Bathsheba.

1. Brother of Solomon.

2. Mother known for sin David committed.

C. David.

1. The greatest King of Israel.

2. A man after God’s own heart.

3. Sought God, trusted God, repentant, merciful.

D. Perez (Genesis 38).

1. Son of Tamar by father-in-law Judah.

2. Pushed passed twin brother to be born first.

E. Jacob.

1. The "father of the Israelites." - gave them beginning.

2. Imperfect, but loyal to God alone.

F. Noah.

1. Obeyed God.

2. Saved the human race.

G. Adam

1. Beginning of the human race.

2. Gave names to all.

3. Son of God.

Conclusion:

A. We Can See Partial Aspects Of Jesus In All Of These.

B. Jesus Is The Fullness And Completeness Of God.  (Colossians 1: 19; 2: 9).