MATTHEW - CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION: Matthew begins with a geneology 1. From Abraham, the progenitor of the Jewish race, to David the king (vss. 1-6) 2. From Solomon the king, to the Babylonian captivity (vss. 7-11) - a turning point in Jewish history 3. From the Babylon captivity, to Joseph (vss. 12-17) - this Joseph is Mary's husband 4. The genealogies were very important documents a. The New Testament rest upon its accuracy b. It establishes Christ of the …showed first 75 words of 2000 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2000 total…them to Bethlehem A. They traveled by camel, not jet (probably took many months) B. Herod said he wanted to worship Him, really wanted to kill Him Verses 9-10 - No doubt a supernatural star, they were glad because of the Savior Verse 11 A. They came to a house, not a stable and manger - they saw a young child, not a baby B. They worshipped Jesus, not Mary - Mary was a great lady,