This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham …
Matthew 1:1
What an opening by Matthew!
Jesus – he will save his people from their sins.
Messiah – the promised anointed One – the deliverer from bondage.
Son of David – the promised King of the whole earth.
Son of Abraham – the promised Blessing to all the nations of the world.
Daily Reading: Psalm 39
Bible in One Year: Philippians 4; Ezekiel 24; Isaiah 52
