His Dad Was God

His Dad Was God
Pastor Terry Wilcox

Matthew 1:17-18

Periods in History

1. Abraham to David
2. David to exile in Babylon
3. Captivity to Jesus

Hebrews memorized and passed on their history.

Knowing where you come from, why you are here, and where you are going is critical to a joyous, productive life.

Jesus’ genealogy establishes that He is the unique revelation of God.

These three periods of history symbolize three stages in the spiritual history of people:

1. God designed us for greatness.
   Genesis 1:26-28
   Genesis 1:31
2. Humankind lost greatness by willful disobedience.
   1. “Whatever else is true of man, man is not what he was meant to be.”
      – G.K. Chesterton
   2. James 1:13-15
3. People can regain greatness.
   John 3:1-3, John 3:14-17

Matthew 1:1-16 contains something most unusual:

Matthew 1:3 (Genesis 38)

Matthew 1:5 (Joshua 2)

Matthew 1:5 (Deuteronomy 23:3)

Matthew 1:16

Rejoice in your genealogy!!

Personal Notes