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How does Matthew begin his Gospel?
with the genealogy of Jesus Christ
Who does Matthew say Jesus Christ is the son of?
What time frame is the genealogy divided into?
14 years: Abraham to David, 14 years: David until the captivity in Babylon, 14 years: Captivity in Babylon until the Christ
Who was the mother of Jesus Christ and what were her circumstances prior to His birth?
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Who was the father of Jesus Christ?
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What kind of man was Joseph?
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Who appeared to Joseph and what happened as a result?
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What was done to Mary and Joseph?
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When did Joseph know his wife Mary?
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What is the Greek and Hebrew name for Jesus and what does it mean?
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What does the name express?
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Who was king when Jesus was born?
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Where was Jesus born?
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Who came to visit Jesus and why did they come?
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What are some of the prophecies Jesus' birth fulfilled?
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Who did the wise men ask for help and how did this person react?
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What did the wise men do after meeting with Herod?
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What did the wise men give to Jesus?
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What did the wise men not return to Herod?
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When and why did an angel of the Lord appear to Joseph in a dream?
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How did they get to Egypt and how long did they stay?
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Why were Mary and Joseph, who were from Nazareth, in Bethlehem for the birth?
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What did Herod do when the wise men didn't return?
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When did Joseph, Mary, and Jesus leave Egypt?
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What prevented Joseph from going to Judea?
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Study Notes
Genealogy and Birth of Jesus
- Matthew's Gospel begins with the genealogy of Jesus Christ, highlighting His lineage.
- Jesus is identified as the son of David and Abraham.
- The genealogy is divided into three segments of 14 years: from Abraham to David, from David to Babylonian captivity, and from captivity to Christ's birth.
Mary and Joseph
- Mary, betrothed to Joseph, had not lived with him before Jesus's birth.
- Jesus's father is described as the Holy Spirit.
- Joseph is portrayed as a just man, initially planning to dismiss Mary quietly to avoid public disgrace.
Divine Interventions
- An angel appeared to Joseph in a dream, explaining Jesus's divine conception and His mission to save people from their sins.
- Joseph obeyed the angel's command to take Mary as his wife, fulfilling prophecy regarding the virgin birth of Immanuel (meaning "God with us").
Jesus’s Birth
- Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, during King Herod's reign.
- Wise men from the East arrived in Jerusalem after following His star to worship the King of the Jews.
Fulfillment of Prophecies
- Jesus’s birth fulfilled various prophecies: He would be born of a virgin, in Bethlehem, from the tribe of Judah, descendant of David, and would trigger a massacre of children.
- The wise men sought help from King Herod, who was disturbed and sought to find Jesus under the pretense of wanting to worship Him.
Visit of the Wise Men
- After meeting Herod, the wise men continued to follow the star, ultimately worshiping Jesus and presenting gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
- Warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they took a different route home.
Exodus to Egypt
- An angel instructed Joseph in a dream to flee to Egypt with Mary and Jesus to escape Herod's threat to kill the child.
- They traveled at night and stayed in Egypt until Herod's death, fulfilling the prophecy, "Out of Egypt I called My Son."
Return to Israel
- Following Herod's death, Joseph received guidance from an angel to return to Israel.
- They avoided Judea due to the fear of Archelaus, Herod’s son, and settled in Nazareth of Galilee.
Historical Context
- The census ordered by Caesar Augustus required Mary and Joseph to travel to Bethlehem for registration, ensuring the birth fulfilled prophetic contexts.
- Herod's rage led to the slaughter of male children in Bethlehem and surrounding areas, fulfilling another prophecy concerning the Messiah’s early life.
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