LESSONS on LINEAGE

Exploring the lineage of Jesus in Matthew 1, the 'Mothers of the Messiah' series with Beth DeFazio delves into the significance of Jesus' family tree, emphasizing key themes such as His connection to historical eras, unique roles of women in the genealogy, and the promises embedded in the narrative. The study encourages participants to share personal family facts, reflect on notable names in Jesus' lineage, uncover new insights, and pray for understanding and application of the women's stories in their own lives.

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**Mothers of the Messiah**

*A NextLevel Series on the Women in Jesus’ Genealogy*

Session 1: LESSONS on LINEAGE. An introduction to Matthew chapter one.

With Beth DeFazio

**STUDY…**

Three reasons Matthew begins with Jesus’ family tree:

⮚ To show that Jesus is a part of ________ ____________.

⮚ To show that Jesus is a part of _________ ____________.

o The Greek: The book of ____________ of Jesus Christ.

o The significance of 14 generations x 3 chapters of genealogy = Jesus is the ________

________.

o The three sections/eras in the genealogy – the covenant, the kingship, and the exile – tell the story of God. But they also each come with a promise of a _____.

⮚ To show that Jesus has given us a ____________.

o Jesus’ genealogy is unique because it includes ________.

o These women are unique because…

**DISCUSS…**

1. Share a fun fact from your own family tree or heritage.

2. Review the names in Jesus’ genealogy. Which names or stories stand out to you and why?

3. Reviewing your study notes from “World History” and/or “God’s History,” what was something you learned today for the first time? How does this impact your understanding of the entire story of God?

4. Of the five women in Jesus’ lineage, who do you recognize and what do you know about them?

5. Pray for insight and discernment as we study these women’s stories and work to apply them appropriately to our own.



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