R³ Devotional - Day 275
R³ Devotional - Day 275 - Matthew 1
By: Anderson Baptist Church
The God of History and Hope
Matthew 1:21-23
She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins." All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: "Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel" (which means, God with us).
The Genealogy of Grace (Matthew 1:1-17)
Real Life Principle: God is Faithful to His Plan, Even Through Imperfect People.
The long list of names in the genealogy (verses 1-17) proves that Jesus is the promised Messiah, descended from Abraham and King David. But if you look closely, this family tree is messy. It includes: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba: Women, some of whom were Gentiles or involved in questionable circumstances, yet God specifically includes them.
Kings and sinners: Great heroes of faith alongside people who committed murder, adultery, and idolatry.
Relevant Life Application
Embrace Your Story: Your past, your family background, your mistakes, and your current circumstances do not disqualify you from God's plan. The genealogy shows that God uses all kinds of people—even the flawed, the outcast, and the unexpected—to fulfill His perfect purposes.
Ready Action Step: Stop letting past failures or current weaknesses define your future. Know that God can write the story of His grace into your life today.
Matthew 1:21-23
She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins." All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: "Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel" (which means, God with us).
The Genealogy of Grace (Matthew 1:1-17)
Real Life Principle: God is Faithful to His Plan, Even Through Imperfect People.
The long list of names in the genealogy (verses 1-17) proves that Jesus is the promised Messiah, descended from Abraham and King David. But if you look closely, this family tree is messy. It includes: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba: Women, some of whom were Gentiles or involved in questionable circumstances, yet God specifically includes them.
Kings and sinners: Great heroes of faith alongside people who committed murder, adultery, and idolatry.
Relevant Life Application
Embrace Your Story: Your past, your family background, your mistakes, and your current circumstances do not disqualify you from God's plan. The genealogy shows that God uses all kinds of people—even the flawed, the outcast, and the unexpected—to fulfill His perfect purposes.
Ready Action Step: Stop letting past failures or current weaknesses define your future. Know that God can write the story of His grace into your life today.
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