Matthew 1 – The Genealogy and Birth of the King

Overview: The Arrival of the Messiah, The Fulfillment of Prophecy

🔹 Timeframe: The genealogy and birth of Jesus Christ.

🔹 Setting: Israel, under Roman occupation, with Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem.

🔹 Theme: Fulfillment of prophecy, divine intervention, and the establishment of the Messianic promise.

Matthew 1 lays the foundation for Jesus’ Messianic identity and divine nature. From the genealogy proving His legal kingship to His supernatural birth, this chapter presents Him as the fulfillment of prophecy and the Savior of the world.

Key Takeaways

🔑 Jesus is the rightful heir to the throne of David.

🔑 God’s plan of redemption includes both the righteous and the fallen.

🔑 The virgin birth signifies divine intervention in human history.

🔑 Jesus’ name reflects His purpose: salvation.

Prophetic Patterns & Dual Fulfillment

🔮 Jesus as the ‘Son of David’ – Fulfilling the promise of an everlasting kingdom (2 Samuel 7:12-13).

🔮 Born of a Virgin – Prophesied in Isaiah 7:14, fulfilled in Matthew 1.

🔮 Emmanuel – ‘God with Us’ – Foretold in prophecy, realized in Christ’s incarnation.

Historical & Cultural Context

📜 Jewish Genealogies – Essential for proving one’s legitimacy to rule.

📜 Betrothal in Jewish Culture – A binding engagement, requiring divorce to dissolve.

📜 Roman-Occupied Israel – The Jews were longing for their prophesied Messiah.

💡 Final Reflection: The Promise Fulfilled

Matthew 1 is not just a record of names or events—it is the declaration of God’s faithfulness. From Abraham to David, from exile to restoration, every detail points to God’s sovereign plan in bringing forth the Messiah.

📌 Do we recognize Jesus as the fulfillment of God’s promises?
📌 Are we willing to trust His divine plan, even when it defies human logic?
📌 How does the truth of ‘God with us’ impact our daily lives?

🚀 The King has arrived—His Kingdom is near! Will we receive Him?

The Genealogy of Jesus Christ
Mat 1:1  The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 
Mat 1:2  Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren; 
Mat 1:3  And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram; 
Mat 1:4  And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon; 
Mat 1:5  And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse; 
Mat 1:6  And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias; 
Mat 1:7  And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa; 
Mat 1:8  And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias; 
Mat 1:9  And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias; 
Mat 1:10  And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias; 
Mat 1:11  And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon: 
Mat 1:12  And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel; 
Mat 1:13  And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor; 
Mat 1:14  And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud; 
Mat 1:15  And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob; 
Mat 1:16  And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. 
Mat 1:17  So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations. 

The Birth of Jesus Christ
Mat 1:18  Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 
Mat 1:19  Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily. 
Mat 1:20  But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. 
Mat 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. 
Mat 1:22  Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 
Mat 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. 
Mat 1:24  Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: 
Mat 1:25  And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.