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Matthew 1

Jesus’ Family Tree

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  • Joel R. Beeke

The genealogy of Jesus as recorded in Matthew 1 reveals the faithfulness of God in fulfilling his promises. It shows how Jesus joined himself to sinners while being without sin, and how he came to break the cycle of sin.

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The Spirit of Christmas The Holy Spirit in the Conception of Christ

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  • Douglas Sean O'Donnell

Matthew 1:20 records the work of the Holy Spirit in the conception of Jesus.

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Born of a Virgin Contemporary Accounts of Immanuel Gain Little and Lose Much

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  • Murray Adamthwaite

Matthew 1:23 quotes Isaiah 7:16 to proof that Christ was the promised Messiah. Did Matthew misread Isaiah? By looking at the meaning of "Immanuel" and virgin girl, this article shows that Matthew was right.

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Matthew 1:24-25 – Jesus Christ Received into the House of David

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  • Klaas Stam

This article is an exposition of Matthew 1:24-25, which explains the work of Joseph in relation to the birth of Christ.

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Matthew 1 – Treasures in Matthew's Genealogy (Part 2)

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  • Kelly Kerr

With a view to the structural cues in the genealogy in Matthew 1, this article examines the connections between the events beginning with the birth of Isaac up to Jacob's departure into Egypt and the events from the time of David up to the the Babylonian exile.

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Matthew 1 – Treasure in Matthew's Genealogy (Part 1)

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  • Kelly Kerr

This article explores the first part of the genealogy of Matthew 1. It shows that the life of Abraham up to Isaac foreshadows the history of his descendants, as it compares that account to the time from Abraham to King David.

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Matthew 1 – Son of David, Son of Abraham

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  • Peter J. Leithart

This article examines the genealogy in Matthew 1.

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Matthew 1:1-17 – The Gospel According to Matthew: His Story

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  • Martin VanderWal

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 1:1-17.

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Limited Atonement

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  • G. Girod

The article deals with the doctrine of limited atonement. The main texts considered include Jesus' high-priestly prayer in John 17:1-13 and the angel Gabriel's announcement of the birth of Christ in Matthew 1:21. The author shows that Christ did not die on the cross for every man that ever lived but for the specific people chosen by God to believe and enjoy the benefits of salvation. This teaching also relates to the teaching of predestination.

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Did Matthew Conceive a Virgin? Isaiah 7:14 and the Birth of Jesus

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  • Greg Rhodea

Is the birth of Jesus from a virgin an invention of Matthew (Matthew 1:23) as part of a desire to fulfil the words of Isaiah 7:14? This article examines the interpretation of Isaiah 7:14 in pre-Christian times and how Matthew cited prophetic texts. It also reflects on the influence of the early tradition of Jesus’ descent from David upon Matthew's reference to a virginal conception.

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Genealogies in Scripture

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  • R. E. H. Uprichard

This article explains why we have genealogies in the Bible, and looks at the differences between the genealogies of Matthew 1:1-17 and Luke 3:23-38.

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Matthew 1:18-25 - The Birth of Jesus Christ

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  • Knox Chamblin

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 1:18-25.

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Matthew 1:1-17 - The Genealogy of Jesus Christ

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  • Knox Chamblin

This article is a Bible study on Matthew 1:1-17.

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Matthew 1 - The Adoption of Jesus

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  • Ray McLaughlin

This article shows that the purpose of Matthew 1 is to establish a link between Jesus and David. Matthew established this link by explaining how Joseph extended his genealogy to Jesus through adoption. Jesus was not born a son of David, but he became a son of David because Joseph obeyed God.

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Immanuel and the Virgin Birth

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  • Nicolaas H. Gootjes

This article is about Isaiah 7:17 and Matthew 1:23, and the virgin birth of Jesus Christ. The author also looks at the meaning of 'Immanuel'.

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Matthew 1:23 – God with Us

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  • Ralph Boersema

This article on Matthew 1:23 is about the awesome truth that God came to be with us, sinners, in the person of Jesus, Immanuel.

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Matthew 1:19-20 – A Fallen House Restored

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  • Jack de Jong

This article on Matthew 1:19-20 is about the restoration of the house of David.

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The Son of David Reigns!

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  • Gerhard H. Visscher

This article is about Jesus Christ as the son of David and Jesus Christ as King. 2 Samuel 7:12-14, Matthew 1:18-25, and Matthew 21:5 are discussed in this article.

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Matthew 1:21 - His Name Shall be Jesus

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  • John Blankespoor

This article on Matthew 1:21 is about the meaning of the name Jesus.

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Women in the Line of Jesus

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  • Eric Kampen

This article on Matthew 1:1-17 is about the women mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ.

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Matthew 1:11 - Jesus and Jeconiah

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  • Ray McLaughlin

This article on Matthew 1:11 and Jeremiah 22:24-30 is about the genealogy of Jesus Christ.

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