1. The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 1:1-25

2. The Gospel of Matthew The Genealogy of Jesus: 1:1-17 Luke & Matthew Jeremiah’s prophecy Omission of Kings & groupings Different Shealtiel & Zerubbabel Women mentioned

3. The Gospel of Matthew The Genealogy of Jesus: 1:1-17 Matthew 1 forward  Luke 3 reverse  – Adam – Terah Abraham – David Solomon – Jacob Nathan – Heli “begot Joseph” “Joseph, the son of Heli” Son by birth Son by marriage Legal heir to the throne Complies with Jeremiah 22:30

4. The Gospel of Matthew The Genealogy of Jesus: 1:1-17 Kings & Chronicles Matthew Joram (Jehoram) Joram Ahaziah – Joash (Jehoash) – Amaziah – Uzziah (Azariah) Uzziah Why are these three omitted?

5. The Gospel of Matthew The Genealogy of Jesus: 1:1-17 Wicked Kings? (Ahab’s descendents) Ahaziah II Kings 8:26 Joash (Jehoash) II Chron 24:17-22,25 Amaziah II Chron 25:14-16 – Yet other wicked kings are listed (e.g. Jorman, Ahaz). Memory Device? (e.g. 14 generations vs 17)

6. The Gospel of Matthew The Genealogy of Jesus: 1:1-17 Different Shealtiel & Zerubbabel – Same names but different people. Women mentioned (Tamar – vs 3; Rahab – vs 5a; Ruth – vs 5b; Bethsheba – vs 6). – All unusual unions: cf. virgin birth.

7. The Gospel of Matthew The Birth of Jesus: 1:18-25 Betrothal in ancient times Angel’s appearance to Joseph Isaiah’s prophecy False doctrines about Mary

8. The Gospel of Matthew The Birth of Jesus: 1:18-25 Betrothal in ancient times – Viewed as marriage (Deut 22:22-29). – Required “putting away” to sever (Babylonian Talmud – Private two witnesses). – Not like modern engagement.

9. The Gospel of Matthew The Birth of Jesus: 1:18-25 Angel’s appearance to Joseph – Jesus = Joshua “Jehovah saves.” Isaiah’s prophecy (Isaiah 7:14). – Dual prophecy (Immediate & long term). – Heb. Alma vs Gr. LXX Parthenos

10. The Gospel of Matthew The Birth of Jesus: 1:18-25 False Doctrines about Mary – Her own virgin birth (tied to false doctrines about original sin and sexuality). – Perpetual virginity (cf. Luke 8:19-20; Matthew 1:25).

11. The Gospel of Matthew Next Week: Matthew 2:1-23