Matthew 1



Matthew 1
 The Book of Matthew, The Structure of The Book As A Whole   Hebrews 6
 
Matthew 1:1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;

3 And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;

4 And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon;

5 And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;

6 And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias;

7 And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa;

8 And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias;

9 And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias;

10 And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias;

11 And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon:

12 And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel;

13 And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;

14 And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud;

15 And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob;

16 And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

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.
  • Four-teen: Being a multiple of seven, partakes of its significance; and, being double that number, implies a double measure of spiritual perfection.
  • The number two with which it is combined (2x7) may, however, bring its own significance into its meaning, as in Matthew 1, where the genealogy of Jesus Christ is divided up and given in sets of 14 (2x7) generations, two being the number associated with incarnation.
  • The same principle may be applied to other multiples of seven, and Bible students can find their own illustrations.
    • Fourteen times in the Book of Proverbs the expression occurs "the fear of the Lord"
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 Spirit.
 
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.
  • Being a just man = though he was a just man (desirous of obeying the Law).
  • And = yet.
  • Not willing = not wishing
  • To make her a publick example = to expose her to shame.
  • This exposure would have necessitated her being stoned to death, according to the Law
  • Was minded = made up his mind, or determined. 
  • Put her away = divorce her according to the Law
  • Privily = secretly =  By putting a "bill of divorcement into her hand"
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 Spirit.
  • Angel appeared to Joseph in A Dream
21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
  • This is the reason Christ came
22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,
  • Isaiah 7:13 And he said, Hear ye now, O house of David; Is it a small thing for you to weary men, but will ye weary my God also?
  • Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
  • Immanuel = With us is God
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.
  • Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us
24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:
  • They were married
25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.
  • Jesus born
 
• Exactly 2520 years from the exile of Benjamin, Iceland became an independent nation.
 
•  The first tribe to be conquered by the Assyrians was Manasseh, in 745 B.C. Exactly 2520 years later America became a nation on July 4, 1776.
 
• Study the book: Abrahamic Covenant, (A study outline of the identity of God's people) By E. Raymond Capt - page 25

 
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