Matthew Chapter 1 Quiz

Genealogy of Jesus

• Jesus Christ is identified as the son of David and the son of Abraham.
• The genealogy traces from Abraham through David to Jesus, emphasizing His rightful lineage.

Significant Figures in Genealogy

• Abraham is the father of Isaac.
• Isaac is the father of Jacob.
• Jacob is notably the father of Judah and his brothers.

Key Ancestors

• Judah fathered Perez and Zerah; their mother was Tamar.
• Perez fathered Hezron, followed by Ram, Amminadab, Nahshon, and Salmon.
• Boaz, son of Salmon, had Ruth as his mother, leading to the birth of Obed.
• Obed is the father of Jesse; Jesse is the father of King David.

David and His Lineage

• David is the father of Solomon; Solomon's mother was Uriah's wife.
• The genealogy continues through the kings of Judah, including Rehoboam, Abijah, and Asa, down to Josiah.

Exile and Continuation

• Josiah fathered Jeconiah and his brothers during the Babylonian exile.
• After the exile, Jeconiah fathered Shealtiel, who in turn fathered Zerubbabel.

Transition to Jesus

• The lineage enumerates a total of 14 generations from Abraham to David, David to the exile, and the exile to Christ.
• Joseph, the husband of Mary, is established as part of this lineage, highlighting that Jesus was born of Mary, emphasizing His miraculous conception.

Birth of Jesus

• Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph when she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.
• An angel reassured Joseph in a dream, confirming that Mary's child was conceived by the Holy Spirit and would be named Jesus.
• Jesus is destined to save His people from their sins, fulfilling prophecy regarding His birth.

Prophecy Fulfillment

• The birth narrative fulfills the prophecy stating that a virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, named Immanuel, meaning "God with us."
• This emphasizes Jesus's divine nature and His role in salvation history.

Overall Structure

• The genealogy and birth narrative present a structured account of Jesus's origins, linking Him to significant Jewish patriarchs and kings, and fulfilling Old Testament prophecy about the Messiah.

Test your knowledge of Matthew Chapter 1 with these flashcards. Explore the genealogy of Jesus Christ and learn about key figures such as David and Abraham. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of the biblical text.