RELATED!
Matthew 1:1
"The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham: ...."
Genealogy doesn't mean a great deal to me. Yes, I am interested in my family tree, and I am proud that one of my ancestors was an original settler that came to North America on the Mayflower. But speculating on whether I have any Jewish blood in my lineage does not really affect my life. It's not like Alex Haley's "Roots." But to the Jews, the genealogy was extremely important. To trace Jesus' ancestors back through the centuries was crucial to establish His right to the throne of David. I appreciate the heritage I have received from my parents, especially the spiritual legacy on my mother's side. But the most important lineage I can claim is that I am a child of God through faith in the Lord Jesus. Praise God, I am related! So I can sing, "I'm so glad I'm a part of the family of God......"
TODAY'S PRINCIPLE: Belonging to family is very important, but the most important heritage is belonging to the family of God.
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Have a "related" day. Love you.
Matthew 1:1
"The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham: ...."
Genealogy doesn't mean a great deal to me. Yes, I am interested in my family tree, and I am proud that one of my ancestors was an original settler that came to North America on the Mayflower. But speculating on whether I have any Jewish blood in my lineage does not really affect my life. It's not like Alex Haley's "Roots." But to the Jews, the genealogy was extremely important. To trace Jesus' ancestors back through the centuries was crucial to establish His right to the throne of David. I appreciate the heritage I have received from my parents, especially the spiritual legacy on my mother's side. But the most important lineage I can claim is that I am a child of God through faith in the Lord Jesus. Praise God, I am related! So I can sing, "I'm so glad I'm a part of the family of God......"
TODAY'S PRINCIPLE: Belonging to family is very important, but the most important heritage is belonging to the family of God.
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Have a "related" day. Love you.
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