01-01-2022 The Genealogy of Jesus (Matthew 1:1-17)

Sermon Passages and Notes: The Genealogy of Jesus Matthew 1:1-17 The Genealogy of Jesus (Matthew 1:1-17) How do you introduce yourself? What is my family story? Where we come from matters, but we are not bound to that story. Our bigger story helps us find our place in this world. Matthew 1:1-17 How does knowing the bigger story of Jesus help us understand who He is? Five Women: Tamar Rahab Ruth Bathsheba Mary How does knowing the bigger story of Jesus help us understand who He is? The story of Jesus' family is a story of brokenness and 'un-usable' people being vessels of God's action. God enters through the brokenness- always surprising, always transforming grace of God.