Jesus’ Family Tree
Matthew 1:1-17, Luke 3:23-38, John 1:1-18
Why do Matthew and Luke make so much of Jesus’ genealogy? And why are they different? Hal discusses the significance of family history in Jewish thinking, and how these two highlight the fulfillment of prophecy in in the life of Jesus. Also, we look at why John’s introduction skips the earthly connections and goes straight back to eternity past.