Prophesy, Faith, Failure, Election and Selection in the individuals and families in Jesus’ Ancestry
The New Testament gives us two genealogies for Jesus. One shows the kingly line of descent through David to Jesus’ adoptive father Joseph. This gives Jesus the right to the throne David. The other shows Jesus connection to David through his mothers family, the ancestors are less auspicious but none-the-less give Jesus a real genetic connection to David the prototype of the messiah to come, a man who was a king, a priest and a porophet.
So of course, the Old Testament is peppered with people played a part in bringing Jesus into the world. And in their stories we find prophecies, typologies, hidden truths and even simply the challenge to bring about the next generation so key to the Father’s plans for salvation.
The posts below are all connected to the revelation we find in Jesus’ extended household.

Hope in Egypt – Ram and Amminadab
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Jesus – the name of the King in Ruth
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Jesus in Abram, Isaac and Jacob
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Jesus life in his ancestors: God to Kenan
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Jesus’ Friends and Family Quiz
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Judah, Perez, Hezron and salvation by faith.
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Judgement or Grace, the prophecy hidden in Enoch’s heirs.
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Qualities of Jesus in his ancestors names – part 1
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Some extra thoughts on Terach and his family.
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The Fame of the Healer
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The Glory of God descends to dedicate a teacher.
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The Scarlet Thread
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