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Matthew 1 · Grade 5

Son of David, Savior of Sinners

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Matthew writes to show that Jesus is the Messiah, the promised Christ. His first sentence calls Jesus "the son of David, the son of Abraham." The genealogy is arranged in three groups of fourteen generations: from Abraham to David, from David to the exile in Babylon, and from the exile to Christ. History was moving toward Jesus all along.

The genealogy also includes surprising people, such as Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and the wife of Uriah. Some were outsiders and some had sinful stories. God's grace reaches into messy family histories. Then Matthew tells us that Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit in the virgin Mary. Joseph is described as a righteous man, and when the angel speaks, he obeys.

The angel names the child Jesus, a name that means the LORD saves, because He will save His people from their sins. Matthew quotes Isaiah: the virgin will bear a son, and they will call Him Immanuel, "God with us." Jesus is not only a great teacher. He is God come near to rescue us.

Show What You Know

  1. What two titles does Matthew give Jesus in the first verse?

  2. How is the genealogy organized?

  3. Name two women included in the genealogy.

  4. What words describe Joseph's character?

  5. Which prophet's words did Jesus' birth fulfill, and what did they say?

Crossword

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Across

  1. The name the angel told Joseph to give the baby.
  2. A man from long ago in Jesus' family tree.
  3. A name that means God with us.

Down

  1. Mary was going to marry him.
  2. The angel spoke to Joseph in a ____.
  3. The king in Jesus' family tree.

Think About It

  1. The genealogy includes people with hard and sinful stories. What does that tell you about God's grace?

  2. Jesus came to save people from their sins. Why do we need a Savior, and not just good advice?

Memory Verse

“Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall give birth to a son. They shall call his name Immanuel,” which is, being interpreted, “God with us.”

Matthew 1:23 (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.

  • How does God's mercy toward imperfect people encourage you?
  • How does knowing God is with us change the way you face a hard day?
  • What is one specific way you could live out this chapter this week?

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