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This is a Bible study on the lineage of JESUS.
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The book of the generation of JESUS Christ,
the son of David, the son of Abraham.
Abraham begat Isaac;
and Isaac begat Jacob;
and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;
And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar;
and Phares begat Esrom;
and Esrom begat Aram;
And Aram begat Aminadab;
and Aminadab begat Naasson;
and Naasson begat Salmon;
And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab;
and Booz begat Obed of Ruth;
and Obed begat Jesse;
And Jesse begat David the king;
and David the king begat Solomon
of her that had been the wife of Urias;
And Solomon begat Roboam;
and Roboam begat Abia;
and Abia begat Asa;
And Asa begat Josaphat;
and Josaphat begat Joram;
and Joram begat Ozias;
And Ozias begat Joatham;
and Joatham begat Achaz;
and Achaz begat Ezekias;
And Ezekias begat Manasses;
and Manasses begat Amon;
and Amon begat Josias;
And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren,
about the time they were carried away to Babylon:
And after they were brought to Babylon,
Jechonias begat Salathiel;
and Salathiel begat Zorobabel;
And Zorobabel begat Abiud;
and Abiud begat Eliakiim;
and Eliakim begat Azor;
And Azor begat Sadoc;
and Sadoc begat Achim;
and Achim begat Eliud;
And Eliud begat Eleazar;
and Eleazar begat Matthan;
and Matthan begat Jacob;
And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary,
of whom was born JESUS, who is called Christ.
Matthew 1:1-16 |
It is important to note that Jesus was begat by God
Himself, not Joseph and not Mary. Mary was the host, the vessel that
carried baby Jesus, any doctrine contrary is unfounded. Jesus was
conceived by the Holy Ghost, no one else had part in the conception of Jesus,
but the Holy Ghost.
The only begotten Son of God is Christ Jesus.
This truth must be in our hearts if we are to receive eternal life.
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For God so loved the world, that he gave his only
begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but
have everlasting life.
For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but
that the world through him might be saved.
He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not
is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of
the only begotten Son of God.
John 3:16-18 |
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Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed
of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?
John 7:42 (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy
scriptures,)
Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David
according to the flesh;
And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of
holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:
By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among
all nations, for his name:
Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:
Romans 1:2-6
Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the
dead according to my gospel:
2 Timothy 2:8 |
The importance of Jesus being the seed of David is to fulfill
prophecy of the prophets of God of the Old Testament.
Today there seems to be a lack of importance placed on keeping
a promise, a lack of character in regards to keeping one's word. And I
believe more so in America, than the rest of the world. Our children are
not being taught the value of keeping one's word. We are flooded with
songs, television and news prints regarding self glorification at any cost,
lying and bragging about it. Our courts are full of broken promises and
lies. Telling the truth, being obligated to your own word, following
through with verbal promises are a thing of the past.
In my Dad's day, when he ran his business, his word was his
bond. He made many business deals with a handshake, a written contract was
not necessary. How the world has changed. Everything must be in a
written contract, and even then there are legal loopholes that an unscrupulous
person can protest.
God is the only one who fulfills all of His promises.
Man will eventually fail you, but God never will. Every prophecy in the
word of God will be fulfilled. God is the only one who can claim 100%
absolute accuracy to fulfilling prophecy.
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For verily I say unto you,
Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the
law, till all be fulfilled.
Matthew 5:18 |
The spoken word of God, written down for us in the form of His
Holy Bible, our revelation of God, which He chose to share with us, is His
promise to us, to love us and not to lie to us, to keep all the promises of God
which He had written down for us, so that we would know the depth of His love.
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O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge
of God!
how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!
Romans 11:33 |
The importance of Jesus being the seed of David is to show the
genealogical line of succession. Here in America, most times who your
ancestors is generally no big deal. But in most countries around the
world, you ancestors play a big role in who you are, like Prince William.
In Old Testament days, massive areas of land were owned only
by successors of the family line. Your inheritance was completely based on
who your parents were. Today we here in America do not own kingdoms of
land, like in some parts of this world. Our inheritance may be nothing.
Jesus came to earth to confirm the promises of God the
Father.
The lineage of Jesus from the seed of David fulfills the
prophecies of God and confirms the promises of God the Father.
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Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the
circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers:
And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written,
For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy
name.
Romans 15:8-9 For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him
Amen, unto the glory of God by us.
2 Corinthians 1:20 And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and
heirs according to the promise.
Galatians 3:29 |
Believers, we are Abraham's seed because we are Christ's
and we are heirs to the Kingdom of God according to the promise of God.
Jesus' earthly parents.
Joseph and Mary.
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And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary,
of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
Matthew 1:16 |
Conceived of the Holy Ghost.
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Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise:
When as his mother Mary was
espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the
Holy Ghost.
Matthew 1:18 |
Born of a virgin and called
JESUS.
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Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a
public example, was minded to put her away privily.
But while he thought on these things, behold,
the Lord appeared unto him in a
dream, saying, Joseph,
thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy
wife:
for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS:
for he
shall save his people from their sins.
Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled
which was spoken of the Lord
by the prophet, saying,
Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son,
and they
shall call his name Emmanuel,
which being interpreted is, God with us.
Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord
had bidden him,
and took unto him his wife:
And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son:
and he called his
name JESUS.
Matthew 1:19-25 |
Jesus' brothers and his sisters.
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Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary,
the brother of James, and Joses,
and of Juda, and Simon?
and are not his sisters here with us? and thy were
offended at him.
Mark 6:3 But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord's brother.
Galatians 1:19 And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these
parables,
he departed thence.
And when he was come into his own country,
he taught them in their synagogue,
insomuch that they were astonished, and said,
Whence hath this man his wisdom, and these mighty works?
Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary?
and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?
And his sisters, are thy not all with us?
Whence then hath this man all these things?
And they were offended in him.
But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour,
save in his own country, and in his own house.
And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.
Matthew 13:53-58 Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary,
the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon?
and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.
Mark 6:3 |
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Then one said unto him,
Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without,
desiring to speak with thee.
But he answered and said unto him that told him,
Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?
And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said,
Behold my mother and my brethren!
For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven,
the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
Matthew 12:46-50 For whosoever shall do the will of God,
the same is my brother, and my sister, and mother.
Mark 3:35 |
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Now there stood by the cross of Jesus
his mother,
and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas,
and Mary Magdalene.
John 19:25 |
Mary - the mother of Jesus
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And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary,
of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
Matthew 1:16 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise:
When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph,
before they came together,
she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.
Matthew 1:18 But while he thought on these things,
behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou
son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife:
for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
Matthew 1:20 And when they were come into the house,
they saw the young child with Mary his mother,
and fell down, and worshipped him:
and when they had opened their treasures,
they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.
Matthew 2:11 Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called
Mary?
and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?
Matthew 13:55 Among which was Mary Magdalene,
and Mary the mother of James and Joses,
and the mother of Zebedee's children.
Matthew 27:56 Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of
James,
and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon
and are not his sister here with us?
And they were offended at him.
Mark 6:3 And Mary Magdalene and
Mary the mother of Joses beheld where he was laid.
Mark 15:47 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel
was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph,
of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.
And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail,
thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee:
blessed art thou among women.
And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying,
and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.
And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou has found favour with God.
And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son,
and shalt call his name JESUS.
He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest:
and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:
And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever:
and of his kingdom there shall be no end.
Then said Mary unto the angel,
How can this be, seeing I know not a man?
And the angel answered and said unto her,
The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee,
and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee:
therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee
shall be called the Son of God.
And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth,
she hath also conceived a son in her old age:
and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.
For with God nothing shall be impossible.
And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord;
be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.
And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill
country with haste, into a city of Juda;
Luke 1:26-39 And it came to pass, that when Elisabeth heard the
salutation of Mary, babe leaped in her womb;
and Elisabeth was filled with the
Holy Ghost:
Luke 1:41 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,
Luke 1:46
And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to
her own house.
Luke 1:56
To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with
child.
Luke 2:5
And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and
the babe lying in a manger.
Luke 2:16
But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her
heart.
Luke 2:19
Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his
mother's sister,
Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.
John 19:25
These all continued with one accord in prayer and
supplication,
with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his
brethren.
Acts 1:14
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Mary - the mother of Zebedee's children
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Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of
James and Joses,
and the mother of Zebedee's children.
Matthew 27:56
And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren,
James
the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father,
mending their nets; and he called them.
Matthew 4:21
Now the names of the twelve apostles are these;
The first,
Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee,
and John his brother;
Matthew 10:2
Then came to him the mother of Zebedee's children with her
sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him.
Matthew 20:20
And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and
began to be sorrowful and very heavy.
Matthew 26:37
And when he had gone a little farther thence,
he saw James
the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the ship mending
their nets.
Mark 1:19
And James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of
James;
and he surnamed them Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder:
Mark 3:17
And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, cam unto him,
saying,
Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall
desire.
Mark 10:35
And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which
were partners with Simon.
And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth
thou shalt catch men.
Luke 5:10
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Mary - Jesus' mother's sister, the wife of Cleophas
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Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his
mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.
John 19:25 |
Mary Magdalene - follower of Christ
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Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of
James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's children.
Matthew 27:56
And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting
over against the sepulchre.
Matthew 27:61
In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the
first day of the week,
came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the
sepulchre.
Matthew 28:1
And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses beheld
where he was laid.
Mark 15:47
And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the
mother of James,
and Salome, had brought sweet spices, that they might come and
anoint him.
Mark 16:1
Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week,
he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.
Mark 16:9
And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits
and infirmities,
Mary called Magdalene, out of whom when seven devils,
Luke 8:2
It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna,
and Mary the mother of
James, and the other women that were with them, which told these things unto the
apostles.
Luke 24:10
Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his
mother's sister,
Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.
John 19:25
The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when
it was yet dark,
unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the
sepulchre. But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping:
and as she
wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre,
John 20:11
Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and
saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master.
John 20:16
Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had
seen the Lord, and that he had spoken these things unto her.
John 20:18
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Mary - who washed Jesus feet
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Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the
town of Mary and her sister Martha.
(It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with
her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.)
John 11:1-2 Then when Mary was come where Jesus was, and saw him, she
fell down at his feet, saying unto him,
Lord, if thou hadst been here, my
brother had not died.
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