December 13th, 2023
Today’s reading can be challenging, but let’s read aloud the genealogy and names of the Gospel of Matthew chapter 1, verses 1 – 17. There is a lot of interest in today’s culture concerning genealogy. Imagine asking several people of Jesus’ genealogy the question, “What’s Christmas mean to you?”
In Verse 2, How do you think Abraham would answer this question?
In verse 5, How do you think Rahab (Joshua 2 - 6) or Ruth might answer this question?
In verse 6, How do you think David might answer this question? – reflect on Psalm 32
In Verse 6b, How might Bathsheba (Uriah’s wife) answer this question?
In verse 17, How might all those who lived in the generations prior to Jesus’ arrival answer this question?
Pause and Reflect on God’s long and faithful plan to bring His Son into the world and into your heart.
Write a prayer expressing worship and thanksgiving for God’s faithful love to you in making Christmas so meaningful. He has fulfilled His promise to us!
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In Verse 2, How do you think Abraham would answer this question?
In verse 5, How do you think Rahab (Joshua 2 - 6) or Ruth might answer this question?
In verse 6, How do you think David might answer this question? – reflect on Psalm 32
In Verse 6b, How might Bathsheba (Uriah’s wife) answer this question?
In verse 17, How might all those who lived in the generations prior to Jesus’ arrival answer this question?
Pause and Reflect on God’s long and faithful plan to bring His Son into the world and into your heart.
Write a prayer expressing worship and thanksgiving for God’s faithful love to you in making Christmas so meaningful. He has fulfilled His promise to us!
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