We understand the work of redemption (Jesus’ Death & resurrection) are redemptive. But even the PLAN (the lineage) of redemption is redemptive!
As Israel awaited the Messiah, it would be important to recognize the validity of his lineage
I. The Choice of Exclusion
II. God’s Choice of Inclusion
relate back to 1 Cor “not many wise…etc)
III. The Choice of The Roster
Tarnished Past
Faith
Testimony of Redemption
Another List: The Lamb’s Book of Life
These were used in the first coming of the Messiah and although the situation is different, how might we choose to be used as His second coming draws nearer