Genealogy of Jesus

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Matthew and Luke explained the "Genealogy of Jesus" for their distinct audiences and purposes

  • Matthew to show that Jesus is the Messiah
    • Jesus is from the House of Judah and a direct descendant of David
      • thus a "son of David", fulfilling prophesy

Matthew

  • traces the lineage of Joseph
  • counted fourteen generations between
    • Abraham to David
    • David to the Babylonian exile
    • Babylonian exit to Jesus
    • fourteen = twice the perfect number seven

Luke

  • is the only Gospel author to use the word "Savior" instead of Messiah (he uses both)
  • Luke wants to emphasize that Jesus is savior of all mankind
    • so he presents his genealogy back to Adam
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