MATTHEW 1:1-2-Continues

Matthew 1:2 Abraham begot Isaac, and Isaac begot Jacob, and Jacob begot Judah and his brothers, Abraham begot eight sons (Gen. 16:15; 21:2-3; 25:2). Among those eight only Isaac is counted as the promised seed ( Rom. 9:7-8). Hence, Christ is his descendant to fulfill God's promise given to Abraham and to him ( Gen. 22:18; 26:4). Isaac begot twin sons. Esau and Jacob (Gen. 25:21-26), but only Jacob was chosen by God (Rom. 9:10-13). Hence, Christ is his descendant to fulfill God's promise given to Abraham, to Isaac and to him (Gen. 22:18; 26:4; 28:14). The birthright of the promised seed consists of the double portion of the land, the priesthood, and the kingship. Reuben, as the firstborn son of Jacob, should have inherited the birthday. But because of his defilement he lost the birthright (Gen. 49:3-4; I Chron. 5:1-2). The double portion of the land went to Joseph through his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim (Joshua 16--17); the priesthood went to Levi (Deut. 33:8-10); and the kingship was given to Judah (Gen. 49:10; I Chron. 5:2). Hence, Christ, the King of God's kingdom is a descendant of Judah ( Hebrews 7:14); as such, He inherits the kingdom. Notice that neither the brothers of Isaac nor the brothers of Jacob, but only the brother of Judah, are mentioned in this genealogy, because only Judah's brothers were chosen by God. Matthew 1: 3 And Judah begot Pharez and Zarah of Tamar, and Pharez begot Hezron, and Heron begot Aram. Pharez and Zarah were twins. At the time of delivery Zarah put out his hand, and the midwife marked it with scarlet thread, indicating that he would be the firstborn. However, Pharez preceded him to be the firstborn ( Gen. 38:27-30). Pharez was not chosen by man but was sent by God, proving that it was not by man's choice but by God's. Matthew 1:4 And Aram begot Aminadab, and Aminadab begot Nahshom, and Nahshon begot Salmon, To be continued.