Matthew 1:1-16
The Lineage of Jesus:
1 The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 2 Abraham became the father of Isaac. Isaac became the father of Jacob. Jacob became the father of Judah and his brothers. 3 Judah became the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar. Perez became the father of Hezron. Hezron became the father of Ram. 4 Ram became the father of Amminadab. Amminadab became the father of Nahshon. Nahshon became the father of Salmon. 5 Salmon became the father of Boaz by Rahab. Boaz became the father of Obed by Ruth. Obed became the father of Jesse. 6 Jesse became the father of King David. David became the father of Solomon by her who had been Uriah’s wife. 7 Solomon became the father of Rehoboam. Rehoboam became the father of Abijah. Abijah became the father of Asa. 8 Asa became the father of Jehoshaphat. Jehoshaphat became the father of Joram. Joram became the father of Uzziah. 9 Uzziah became the father of Jotham. Jotham became the father of Ahaz. Ahaz became the father of Hezekiah. 10 Hezekiah became the father of Manasseh. Manasseh became the father of Amon. Amon became the father of Josiah. 11 Josiah became the father of Jechoniah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon. 12 After the exile to Babylon, Jechoniah became the father of Shealtiel. Shealtiel became the father of Zerubbabel. 13 Zerubbabel became the father of Abiud. Abiud became the father of Eliakim. Eliakim became the father of Azor. 14 Azor became the father of Zadok. Zadok became the father of Achim. Achim became the father of Eliud. 15 Eliud became the father of Eleazar. Eleazar became the father of Matthan. Matthan became the father of Jacob. 16 Jacob became the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, from whom was born Jesus,[b] who is called Christ. 17 So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; from David to the exile to Babylon fourteen generations; and from the carrying away to Babylon to the Christ, fourteen generations.
The Significance of Jesus' Lineage: A Study of David and Judah:
Jesus is believed to come from David's lineage, specifically through the tribe of Judah. (Genesis 49:10) It's true that his mother, Mary, was from the tribe of Judah, as her lineage is traced in the Gospel of Luke, which offers a different genealogy than Matthew, connecting her to David. This dual lineage highlights the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah's descent from David. By confirming both Joseph's and Mary's ties to this royal lineage, the scriptures affirm Jesus' rightful claim to the throne of Israel through the tribe of Judah.
Typically, it's important to note that tribal affiliation was recorded through the father's side, not the mothers. In Matthew, this tribal lineage is traced to Joseph, who is traditionally viewed as Jesus' stepfather. If Mary were not from the tribe of Judah, would we still consider Jesus as such? Challenging traditional Christian views is a recurring theme in my ministry, so I must ask: if Joseph was only a stepfather, why are we tracing Jesus' lineage through Joseph?
What do we know about the prophecy of Jesus? The prophecy about the Messiah coming from the tribe of Judah is confirmed in several scriptures. A key verse is Genesis 49:10 which says: "The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler's staff from between his feet, until tribute comes to him; and to him shall be the obedience of the peoples." Additionally, Revelation 5:5 states: "And one of the elders said to me, 'Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals.'"
Furthermore, Mary’s lineage signifies her connection to David. Luke 1:32-33 prophesies, “He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David. He will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.” These verses underscore the significance of Judah's lineage in relation to Jesus, the promised descendant of David. However, we must also consider another important lineage: the Levitical lineage.
Jesus' Levitical Linage:
Was Jesus a Levite? How was He able to touch the Ark? Yes, Jesus was a Levite, He had spiritual gifts. I If he were not a Levite he could not have touched the Ark. You might wonder how he could have done so since the Ark was long gone by the time of his death.
When God instructed Moses to build the tabernacle, He provided a specific blueprint for building it, including the Ark of the Covenant. Atop the Ark, Moses was commanded to place two cherubim, one at the head and one at the foot. (Exodus 25:18-20) Similarly, when Mary looked into Jesus’ tomb after His resurrection, she saw two angels positioned the same way—one at the head and one at the foot. (John 20:11-12) This visual was a powerful, subliminal message to LOOK TO JESUS. Jesus laid his body down on that Ark. And if we remember correctly, only Levites, the Elect, were allowed to touch the Ark, underscoring Jesus' divine purpose and lineage. (Deuteronomy 10:8)
He was a Levite through Mary. Elizebeth and Mary's mothers were probably sister. Elisabeth and her father were from a priestly heritage, and the law was perfectly kept. (Luke 1:5-6) Meaning: her father as a Levitical priest would have married a virgin Levite, as the law commanded. (Leviticus 21:13-14) This means: Mary's cousin Elisabeth was a FULL-BLOODED LEVITE.
Mary's father, however, was not a Levite. In ancient Israel, tribal affiliation came through the father not the mother. Mary’s father was from the tribe of Judah. The genealogy as listed in the Gospel of Matthew is believed to be that of Joseph, while the genealogy presented in the Gospel of Luke, is argued to be that of Mary, both of which are the linage of Judah.
Still, how was this woman from the tribe of Judah kin to a FULL-BLOODED Levite? Her Mother. Mary's mother WAS A LEVITE. Those in the tribe of Judah were not commanded to marry within their tribe. Mary's dad had every legal right to marry outside of his tribe. He married a Levite. That is the only way shoe could have been Elizabeths cousin. Implying that these two women, their mothers were mostly like sisters. Making Jesus A LEVITE.
In conclusion, the Ark of the Covenant and the Levitical rod both represented God's power. Both Levitical breadcrumbs. The connection between Jesus and these symbols reveals a deeper layer of understanding. Although Jesus was from the tribe of Judah, He too was a Levite, giving Him the ability to house the same divine power associated with the Ark and the rod. An Elect member.
Matthew 1:18-25
18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was like this: After his mother, Mary, was engaged to Joseph, before they came together, she was found pregnant by the Holy Spirit. 19 Joseph, her husband, being a righteous man, and not willing to make her a public example, intended to put her away secretly. 20 But when he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, don’t be afraid to take to yourself Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. 21 She shall give birth to a son. You shall name him Jesus, for it is he who shall save his people from their sins.” 22 Now all this has happened that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, 23 “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall give birth to a son. They shall call his name Immanuel,” which is, being interpreted, “God with us.” Isaiah 7:14 24 Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took his wife to himself; 25 and didn’t know her sexually until she had given birth to her firstborn son. She named him Jesus.
Understanding Sin and the Nature of Christ:
Scientifically, a virgin can’t get pregnant, and saying otherwise suggests that Jesus is God, which many people believe today. I’ll talk more about this in John 1. Throughout my work, I’ve found clues that show Christ wanted us to see Jesus as God—so we could witness God being killed by the Man of Sin. This is a tough message to share. I’ve never discredited Jesus; he had two main purposes: to die for our Sins and for us to see Sin kill God. Jesus warned us about another coming age like his, (Mark 10:29-30) where a Messenger would reveal the truth about the Illuminati and the Viper. (Matthew 12:34-37)
Now, we’re in the "New Age," and the message is clear: Jesus symbolized God. his story shows a deep truth: God was killed. (Acts 5:30) Still, the spirit of the Father’s Son lives in all of us. This idea comes up in Exodus when God says, "Let my Son go," (Exodus 4:23) and then "Let my people go." (Exodus 9:1) How will Sin kill God? Through AI and robots. Sin will kill all breathing life.
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