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With whom does Matthew's genealogy of Jesus begin?
With whom does Matthew's genealogy of Jesus begin?
Abraham
What does Jesus mean?
What does Jesus mean?
O Lord, save
What does Christ mean?
What does Christ mean?
The anointed one
How does God promise to bless all the tribes of the earth through Abraham?
How does God promise to bless all the tribes of the earth through Abraham?
God establishes the Old Covenant of Circumcision with Abraham, whereas Jesus is the author of the ________ Covenant.
God establishes the Old Covenant of Circumcision with Abraham, whereas Jesus is the author of the ________ Covenant.
What are the two reasons why Matthew's genealogy includes women?
What are the two reasons why Matthew's genealogy includes women?
Why is Joseph mentioned in the genealogy if he was not 'really' Jesus' father?
Why is Joseph mentioned in the genealogy if he was not 'really' Jesus' father?
Is Mary mentioned in the genealogy?
Is Mary mentioned in the genealogy?
The genealogy is arranged in 3 groups of how many generations each?
The genealogy is arranged in 3 groups of how many generations each?
In the Bible, does husband and wife always mean that the couple is married?
In the Bible, does husband and wife always mean that the couple is married?
How does Joseph show mercy towards Mary?
How does Joseph show mercy towards Mary?
What causes Joseph to marry Mary, in spite of her pregnancy?
What causes Joseph to marry Mary, in spite of her pregnancy?
What major prophet of the Old Testament wrote the prophecy, 'Behold, a virgin shall be with child and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel'?
What major prophet of the Old Testament wrote the prophecy, 'Behold, a virgin shall be with child and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel'?
What does Immanuel mean?
What does Immanuel mean?
Who were the wise men and where did they come from?
Who were the wise men and where did they come from?
Who was king in Judea when Jesus was born?
Who was king in Judea when Jesus was born?
Where was Jesus born?
Where was Jesus born?
Why was the star significant to the magi?
Why was the star significant to the magi?
Why did Herod inquire of the chief priests and the scribes where Christ was to be born?
Why did Herod inquire of the chief priests and the scribes where Christ was to be born?
Who were the magi?
Who were the magi?
Why did the magi not go back to Herod to tell him where the Child was born?
Why did the magi not go back to Herod to tell him where the Child was born?
Where did the Jewish shepherds worship Jesus?
Where did the Jewish shepherds worship Jesus?
Where did the magi worship Jesus?
Where did the magi worship Jesus?
What is the meaning of the gifts the magi brought Jesus?
What is the meaning of the gifts the magi brought Jesus?
Why does Joseph take Mary and the Child to Egypt?
Why does Joseph take Mary and the Child to Egypt?
What did Joseph probably do with the gifts of the magi?
What did Joseph probably do with the gifts of the magi?
Egypt figures as a place of refuge twice in the Bible. What are those two times?
Egypt figures as a place of refuge twice in the Bible. What are those two times?
Flashcards
Matthew's Genealogy
Matthew's Genealogy
Traced from Abraham, it establishes Jesus's lineage.
Meaning of 'Jesus'
Meaning of 'Jesus'
Translates to 'O Lord, save'.
Meaning of 'Christ'
Meaning of 'Christ'
Means 'The anointed one'.
Old Covenant
Old Covenant
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New Covenant
New Covenant
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Joseph in Genealogy
Joseph in Genealogy
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Mary in Genealogy
Mary in Genealogy
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Genealogy's Three Groups
Genealogy's Three Groups
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Joseph's Mercy
Joseph's Mercy
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Angel's Instruction
Angel's Instruction
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Isaiah's Prophecy
Isaiah's Prophecy
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Significance of the Magi
Significance of the Magi
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The Star
The Star
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Herod's Reign
Herod's Reign
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Bethlehem of Judea
Bethlehem of Judea
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Symbolism of Gold
Symbolism of Gold
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Symbolism of Frankincense
Symbolism of Frankincense
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Symbolism of Myrrh
Symbolism of Myrrh
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Flight to Egypt
Flight to Egypt
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Study Notes
Genealogy and Meaning of Names
- Matthew's genealogy of Jesus begins with Abraham.
- The name Jesus translates to "O Lord, save."
- Christ means "The anointed one."
- God blesses all tribes through Abraham by sending Jesus, his descendant, as the Savior.
Covenants and Genealogy Significance
- Abraham establishes the Old Covenant of Circumcision; Jesus institutes the New Covenant.
- Matthew includes women in the genealogy to highlight the roles of Gentiles and sinners in God's plan, particularly emphasizing the virgin Mary.
Joseph’s Role and Family Dynamics
- Joseph's inclusion in the genealogy acknowledges adoptive sons as legitimate heirs.
- Mary is referenced in the genealogy, identified in the feminine form, indicating her sole biological connection to Jesus.
Genealogy Structure
- The genealogy is arranged in three groups of fourteen generations, covering:
- Abraham to David
- David to Babylonian captivity
- Babylonian captivity to Jesus
Joseph’s Response to Mary’s Pregnancy
- "Husband" and "wife" may refer to engaged or married couples, not necessarily indicating marriage.
- Joseph shows mercy by planning to divorce Mary quietly instead of publicly exposing her.
Divine Intervention
- An angel instructs Joseph to marry Mary, revealing that her pregnancy is by the Holy Spirit.
- Isaiah prophesized that a virgin would bear a son named Immanuel, meaning "God with us."
The Magi and Their Significance
- Wise men, or magi, from Persia, recognize Christ as universal, not limited to Jews.
- They follow a star, a significant symbol to ancient pagans indicating divine significance.
Historical Context
- Herod was king in Judea when Jesus was born, ruling from 37 to 4 BC.
- Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea.
Herod's Actions and the Shepherds
- Herod consults with chief priests and scribes about the Messiah's birthplace due to fear of losing power.
- Jewish shepherds worship Jesus in a cave, while the magi visit him in a house later.
Gifts and Meaning
- The magi's gifts symbolize:
- Gold: King of ages
- Frankincense: God of all
- Myrrh: Signifying mortality, as he would die and rise after three days.
Joseph’s Flight to Egypt
- Joseph takes Mary and Jesus to Egypt following an angel's warning of Herod's plot to kill the child.
- The magi's gifts likely financed this trip.
Egypt as a Place of Refuge
- In biblical history, Egypt serves as a refuge for Jacob's family during famine and for the Holy Family from Herod's persecution.
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