So with Christmas upon us how do we explain it?

So with Christmas upon us how do we explain it?

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So with Christmas upon us how do we explain the different genealogies listed in Matthew and Luke? By Jewish tradition genealogy his traced through the father. Paul states in Romans 3:1 that Jesus is from Davids seed. We understand that Jesus was born of a virgin, Mary, and conceived by the Holy Spirit. So how do we explain that Jesus is from the lineage of David by the seed of David.

12 Comments

  • Reply November 24, 2018

    Guest;

    Matrilineality in Judaism or matrilineal descent in Judaism is the tracing of Jewish descent through the maternal line. Virtually all Jewish communities have followed matrilineal descent from at least early Tannaitic (c. 10-70 CE) times to Modern times. Jesus’s line is traced through Mary.

  • Reply November 24, 2018

    Guest;

    we just did this with Steve Losee no more than a week ago

  • Reply November 24, 2018

    Guest;

    Guess I missed that discussion.

  • Reply November 24, 2018

    Guest;

    There are many differences in the two lineages suggesting two different lines. Plus Luke says as it was supposed son of Joseph which suggests doubt on account of the author. Luke records Mary’s. Matthew records Joseph’s

  • Reply November 24, 2018

    Guest;

    Thank you all. I found the previous thread

  • Reply November 25, 2018

    Guest;

    Give us your input on the 3×14=40 James Hail

  • Reply November 25, 2018

    Guest;

    John David Barton the names are 40 NOT 42 though the comparison you offer may make sense to a pre-trib Matthew

  • Reply November 25, 2018

    Guest;

    I’m correcting my previous statement. I’m learning as we speak. The Greek for as was supposed means by law. So by law Joseph’s lineage is Mary’s. But Luke records Mary’s lineage. Which by mosaic law of marriage is also Joseph’s. Thank you Troy Day i was previously wrong. This group is amazing I’m learning so much. Keep up the excellent work brother

  • Reply November 25, 2018

    Guest;

    One of Family and the other of Royality… both sides of the family included.

  • Reply December 24, 2019

    Varnel Watson

    12/25 IS when JESUS was born
    NO QUESTION ABOUT THAT in the BIBLE

  • Reply December 24, 2019

    Isara Mo

    Troy Day ask your question AFTER CHRISTMAS..
    Let the people enjoy their foods and drinks and fellowship with family and friends.
    Matters of right or correct theology will follow later..
    Christmas is here to be enjoyed.

  • Reply December 24, 2019

    Isara Mo

    Merry Christmas brother Troy.

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