1. Spreading the Word Matthew 1-2 So they read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they gave the sense, and helped them to understand the reading. (Nehemiah 8:8)

3. about 15 min to read out loud

9. Spreading the Word Matthew 1-2 So they read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they gave the sense, and helped them to understand the reading. (Nehemiah 8:8)

10. Four Gospels MatthewMatthew MarkMark LukeLuke JohnJohn See Jesus as Messiah, King ServantServant ManMan GodGod GeneologyGeneology MessiahMessiah NoneNone ManMan ExistingExisting thru Joseph thru Mary in beginning

11. Jesus Genealogy-thru Joseph 1:1-17 - It is about Jesus Christ - Jesus the Promised one, Messiah - Jesus the Gracious one - Jesus the Resisted one Jeconiah...cursedJeconiah...cursed

12. “Is this man Coniah a despised, broken idol— A vessel in which is no pleasure? Jeremiah 22:28

13. Thus says the Lord: ‘Write this man down as childless, A man who shall not prosper in his daysFor none of his descendants shall prosper, sitting on the throne of David, And ruling anymore in Judah.’ Jeremiah 22:30

14. Now Jesus Himself began His ministry at about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph... Luke 3:23

15. ...the son of Nathan, the son of David,the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz... Luke 3:31-32

16. Jesus Genealogy-thru Joseph 1:1-17 - It is about Jesus Christ - Jesus the Promised one, Messiah - Jesus the Gracious one - Jesus the Resisted one Jeconiah...cursedJeconiah...cursed Joseph's linage...but not “begot”

17. Jesus Genealogy-thru Joseph 1:1-17 - Joseph's struggle, scandal 1:18- 19 Guidance #1 - Of Spirit, Savior! 1:20- 21 - Wise seek One Born King Jesus Arrival 1:18-2:23 Guidance #2 - Supernatural star Guidance #3 - from compromised truth Guidance #4 - Protected from deception Guidance #5 - Protected from destruction Guidance #6 - Protected from detraction Guidance #7 - Protected from diversion fulfilled what was spoken