The Vineyard
I am the vine; you are the
branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit,
for apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5
Matthew 1:1-17
Pray that God will speak to you
through the reading of His word.
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The One, True King
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The several references to David, as
well as the direct reference to Jesus as the Son of David, drive home the point
that Jesus is David’s rightful descendant.
Herod and his family were not descendants of David, and thus
imposters. Is Jesus king in your life,
or is there an imposter sitting on the throne?
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Jewish…and Gentile?
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Jesus was Jewish, being a descendant
of Abraham himself. And yet, there are a
few surprising Gentiles who are mentioned as being part of Jesus’ family tree. Who might we be surprised to see God using in
a powerful way?
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Genesis: The Sequel
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Matthew uses the word genesis, and echoes a phrase found in
Genesis. By doing so the point is that
in Jesus, the Messiah, there is re-creation, a new beginning. Have you found your new beginning in Christ?
Pray that Christ will be the king of
your life.
Reflect on the surprising ways God
has acted in your life, and in our world.
Pray that we will find or new
beginning in Christ.
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