Matthew 1

Savior of the Jews 28 Matthew 27:37 King and Savior of the Jews.

**Writer of the Book: Date: Conclusion of the Book: ** Matthew A. D. 37 Jesus, the Messiah-King, was rejected and killed but His wounding was for our transgressions, and He was bruised for our iniquities. He is coming again to rule and judge.

Matthew 1:1-25

Contents: Generations of Jesus Christ. His conception and birth.

Characters: God, Christ, Holy Spirit, Joseph, Mary, generations of Christ from Abraham to David.

Conclusion: Jesus Christ was, in accordance with the prophecies, conceived of the Holy Ghost, born of a virgin. He was both Son of Man and Son of God, thereby being qualified to save His people from their sins.

Key Word: Genealogy, Matthew 1:1; Matthew 1:17.

Strong Verses: Matthew 1:21; Matthew 1:22; Matthew 1:23.

Striking Facts: Matthew 1:10. See Genesis 3:15; Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 8:8; Isaiah 8:10; Micah 5:2; Micah 5:3. Jesus was not begotten of natural generation. Note Matthew 1:16, «Mary, of whom was born Jesus.» A feminine form for the word «born» being used, indicates that Jesus was born of Mary, not of man. He was without a sinful nature, for the reason that He had the Holy Spirit for His Father.