Genealogy of Jesus: Difference between revisions
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(Created page with "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...") |
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* Luke wants to emphasize that Jesus is savior of all mankind | * Luke wants to emphasize that Jesus is savior of all mankind | ||
** so he presents his genealogy back to Adam | ** so he presents his genealogy back to Adam | ||
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