Matthew Chapter 1
Omniscient - God is all Knowing
vs. 1-6a
Abraham – David
Tamar, Rahab, Ruth
vs. 6b-11
David – Deport
David, Solomon, Rehoboam
vs. 12-16
Deport – Messiah
Babylon/Persians/Greeks/Romans
Not what you want
but God expects you
TO DENY YOURSELF
Not exposure you want
but God expects you
TO TAKE UP CROSS
Not life you want
but God expects you
TO FOLLOW HIM
vs. 18-19
Joseph’s thoughts
to divorce Mary
vs. 20-23
Joseph convinced
to marry Mary
vs. 24-25
Joseph committed
to serve Mary