The Genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham
All were ancestors of Jesus, but they varied considerably in personality, spirituality, and experience. Some were heroes of faith —like Abraham, Isaac, Ruth, and David. Some had shady reputations —like Rahab and Tamar. Many were very ordinary—like Hezron, Ram, Nahshon, and Akim. And others were evil—like Manasseh and Abijah.
God’s work in history is not limited by human failures or sins, and he works through ordinary people. Just as God used all kinds of people to bring his Son into the world, he uses all kinds today to accomplish his will.
Consider the following questions:
Whatever your background, have you put your trust wholly in Christ and turned from your sins?
Whichever your gender, have you opened your mind and heart to God’s instruction, and do you depend on God for guidance each day?
Whatever your talents, have you committed your life to God so that, whether you’re a carpenter or an executive, you do everything for God’s glory?
-Life Application Bible Commentary: Matthew
