Christ’s Genealogy and Why It Matters | Matthew 1:1-17
Sermon (Part 1) – Why Christ’s Genealogy Matters
Brody explores Jesus’ genealogy in Matthew 1 and connects it with Isaiah 9, seeing how God keeps His promises through broken and unexpected people. From Tamar, Rahab, and Ruth to Mary, we see how Jesus’ family line tells a story of grace, mercy, and faithfulness in the middle of human failure. Brody also looks at the titles given to Jesus in Isaiah, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, and what they reveal about the kind of King He is. This Advent series from Red Oak offers hope for anyone who wonders if their past disqualifies them and points us toward the coming kingdom marked by peace, justice, and righteousness.
Context & Discussion (Part 2)
See Advent in a whole new way! In this episode, Brody and JB unpack the previous episode’s sermon, exploring why Jesus’ genealogy matters and how Advent reveals unexpected depth. Brody traces Jesus’ baptism, genealogy, and wilderness temptation, showing a Savior who stands with sinners and confronts evil head-on, all pointing back to the promise in Isaiah 9.
We see how grace is woven through Jesus’ lineage in the stories of Rahab, Tamar, and Ruth. For anyone carrying wounds, facing injustice, or longing for hope, Advent shows a God who enters our story, bears our burdens, and promises a kingdom of lasting peace.
- Red Oak Church
- Jesus and His Crazy Grandmas | Rahab
- Jesus and His Crazy Grandmas | Tamar
- Jesus and His Crazy Grandmas | Ruth
- God of Ruth, God of Now