Bible Chapter Summary
Matthew 1 Summary
The Genealogy and Birth of Jesus Messiah
Matthew opens with a genealogy proving Jesus is the son of David, son of Abraham. Fourteen generations from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to exile, fourteen from exile to Christ. Joseph, a righteous man, receives the angelic announcement: Mary conceived by the Holy Spirit. The child will be called Immanuel, God with us.
Key themes
Key verses
Matthew 1:1
“The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.”
Matthew 1:21
“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:23
“Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.”
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