Matthew 1:1-17

Michael Vogel looks at the genealogy of Jesus at the beginning of the book of Matthew. While the list includes many notable and kingly figures, it also points out the shortcomings of these famous Jews and the outsiders that are key to the royal line. God’s plan for salvation includes sinners and outsiders – both historic and present – so we need to remember that God’s message is for everyone, even the people we think are outsiders today.