11 Questions
What was the purpose of Jesus saving His people?
From their sins
What was the name given to Jesus, which means 'God with us'?
Emmanuel
What did Joseph do after the angel of the Lord spoke to him?
He took Mary as his wife
How long did Joseph not know Mary?
Until she had brought forth her firstborn son
What was the name given to the son of Mary?
Jesus
Who is referred to as the son of David and the son of Abraham in Matthew chapter 1?
Jesus Christ
How many generations are there from Abraham to David according to Matthew chapter 1?
14 generations
Who was the husband of Mary, Jesus' mother, according to Matthew chapter 1?
Joseph the son of David
What was the reason Joseph was afraid to take Mary as his wife according to Matthew chapter 1?
Because she was found with child of the Holy Ghost
Who appeared to Joseph in a dream, telling him not to fear taking Mary as his wife according to Matthew chapter 1?
The angel of the Lord
How many generations are there from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ according to Matthew chapter 1?
14 generations
Study Notes
The Genealogy of Jesus Christ
- Jesus Christ is the son of David and Abraham.
- Abraham begat Isaac, who begat Jacob, who begat Judas and his brethren.
- The genealogy of Jesus Christ is recorded from Abraham to Jesus, with 42 generations.
- The generations are divided into three groups: from Abraham to David (14 generations), from David to the Babylonian exile (14 generations), and from the exile to Jesus Christ (14 generations).
The Birth of Jesus Christ
- Mary, the mother of Jesus, was espoused to Joseph but was found to be with child by the Holy Ghost.
- Joseph, being a just man, intended to put Mary away privately, but an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, telling him to take Mary as his wife.
- The angel informed Joseph that the child conceived in Mary was of the Holy Ghost.
- Jesus was named by Joseph, as instructed by the angel.
- Jesus's name means "God with us" or "Emmanuel".
- Jesus was born to save his people from their sins.
Quiz on the first chapter of Matthew, covering the genealogy of Jesus Christ from Abraham to David. Test your knowledge of biblical history and the ancestry of Jesus.
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