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Matthew 1 · Grade 4

The Promised King Is Born

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Matthew opens his Gospel with a genealogy, a list of Jesus' ancestors. It is not just a list. It shows that Jesus belongs to the family of Abraham, to whom God promised a blessing for all nations. He also belongs to the family of King David, to whom God promised a forever King.

Mary was engaged to Joseph when she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Joseph, a righteous man, planned to end the engagement quietly. But an angel of the Lord came to him in a dream and told him not to be afraid, because the child was from the Holy Spirit.

The angel gave the baby His name: Jesus, "for it is he who shall save his people from their sins." Matthew explains that this fulfilled the prophet's words that the child would be called Immanuel, which means "God with us." Joseph woke up and did exactly what the angel commanded.

Show What You Know

  1. Why does Matthew begin with Jesus' family line?

  2. What did Joseph plan to do before the angel came?

  3. Why was the baby to be named Jesus?

  4. What does Immanuel mean?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

angelMaryJosephDavidJesus
  1. It shows that belongs to the family of Abraham, to whom God promised a blessing for all nations.
  2. He also belongs to the family of King , to whom God promised a forever King.
  3. was engaged to Joseph when she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit.
  4. , a righteous man, planned to end the engagement quietly.
  5. But an of the Lord came to him in a dream and told him not to be afraid, because the child was from the Holy Spirit.

Think About It

  1. Joseph obeyed God right away. What is one thing God asks you to do that you can obey this week?

  2. Jesus is called God with us. How does it help you to know that God is with you?

Memory Verse

She shall give birth to a son. You shall name him Jesus, for it is he who shall save his people from their sins.”

Matthew 1:21 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Jesus' family list includes people who made mistakes. What does that teach about God's grace?
  • How does knowing God is with us change the way you face a hard day?

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