Why does Matthew start Jesus’ birth account with a long list of names?
Matthew wants us to know that in a world full of sin, let’s start with God’s grace because grace is at the core of Jesus’ arrival.
Here’s what we learn about Jesus’ messy family tree:
* Our past mistakes don’t disqualify us from being in God’s story.
* God doesn’t flinch at our mess – He steps right into it.
* Obedience is messy; disobedience is messier.
* Only God can clean our mess.
"…he will save his people from their sins."
