Gospel Of Matthew Chapter One
Chapter One:
From The Old To The New!
The
Exclamation
The introduction of Matthew is
significant in that it carries humanity
out of the Old Testament and into the
New Testament. Why is this so
significant?
In The Old Testament, We see the Reason
for the Curse of Sin (Genesis.3)
In The New Testament, We see the
Redeemer as the Cure for Sin (Matthew. 1)
The Old Testament repeatedly references
death (Genesis 5)
The New Testament repeatedly references
life (Matthew.1)
The contents of Chapter One makes it
very obvious that Matthew is writing to
a Jewish audience. He starts with what
the Jews have always been instructed to
anticipate: Their King!
Matthew gives a methodical
introduction on the birth of the Christ,
the King of the Jews.
1. The Heredity of the King
(1:1,25) This is important in that it
demonstrates the authenticity of the new
born king.
2. The Divinity of the King
(1:18,25) This is also significant in
that it demonstrates the fulfilling of
prophecy. No godly Jew would ever
worship someone that was not consistent
with the prophecies of old.
His divinity is noted in the three names
given Him:
a. Jesus, which means savior
b. Christ, which means anointed (Heb),
Messiah (Greek)
c. Immanuel, which means God with us.
Matthew Chapter One is an exclamation
that God has not forsaken nor forgotten
His people. And We All Say: Amen!
Sincerely, Dr. Arthur Belanger
Invitation
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