Matthew - Chapter 1: The Genealogy of Jesus Christ
Scripture Text
This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham: Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, Judah the father of Perez and Zerah, whose mother was Tamar...
Primary Commentary
Matthew begins his Gospel by establishing Jesus' legal lineage through Joseph, connecting Jesus to the promises made to Abraham and David. This genealogy demonstrates Jesus' rightful claim to be the Messiah and shows God's faithfulness across generations, including both righteous and flawed individuals.