Matthew 1:1-17, The Genealogy of Jesus Christ

Matthew 1:1-17: The Genealogy of Jesus Christ.

Five women in our Lord’s family tree, and all were partakers of God’s mercy. The number five symbolizes God’s grace on mankind.

Galatians 3:26-27: For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.

1) Thamar means palm tree--stability. Jesus gives us life. I John 5:12: He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.

2) Rachab means wide and broad. It is in reference to God’s love. Jeremiah 31:3: The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.

3) Ruth means friend. John 31:3: The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.

4) Bathsheba is not mentioned but is the wife of Urias. Her name means the daughter of complete satisfaction. Christ satisfies us. I John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Matthew 11:28: Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

5) Mary means favored woman. She found favor with God. She was faithful and obedient. Luke 1:30: And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.

Five women: four were Gentiles and one was a Jew and were all different nationalities. John 6:37: All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.