The genealogies of Jesus Christ, as presented in the New Testament, are found in two Gospels: Matthew and Luke. These genealogies serve to establish Jesus' legal and biological lineage, affirming His rightful place in the history of Israel and His fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah.

Matthew's Genealogy (Matthew 1:1-17):

Matthew's account traces Jesus' lineage through Joseph, His legal father, establishing Jesus' legal right to the throne of David. This genealogy is structured in three sets of fourteen generations, beginning with Abraham, the father of the Jewish nation, and culminating in Jesus Christ. Matthew 1:1 introduces this genealogy: "This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham."

Key figures in Matthew's genealogy include:

· Abraham: The patriarch with whom God made a covenant, promising that all nations would be blessed through his offspring (Genesis 12:3).
· David: The king to whom God promised that his throne would be established forever (2 Samuel 7:16).
· Solomon: David's son, known for his wisdom and building the First Temple in Jerusalem.

Matthew's genealogy highlights Jesus' royal lineage, emphasizing His role as the promised King and Messiah. It also includes several women, such as Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba, each with unique accounts that underscore God's grace and the inclusion of Gentiles in His redemptive plan.

Luke's Genealogy (Luke 3:23-38):

Luke's genealogy differs from Matthew's by tracing Jesus' lineage through Mary, His biological mother, thus establishing His bloodline connection to humanity. Luke's account begins with Jesus and works backward to Adam, emphasizing Jesus as the Savior for all people. Luke 3:23 begins this genealogy: "Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli."

Key aspects of Luke's genealogy include:

· Adam: The first man, highlighting Jesus as the "second Adam" who brings redemption to humanity (1 Corinthians 15:45).
· Nathan: A lesser-known son of David, through whom Mary's lineage is traced, differing from Solomon in Matthew's account.

Luke's genealogy underscores the universality of Jesus' mission, connecting Him to all of humanity through Adam. It reflects the theme of Jesus as the Son of Man, a title emphasizing His identification with the human race.

Harmonizing the Genealogies:

The differences between Matthew and Luke's genealogies have been the subject of much scholarly discussion. A common conservative interpretation is that Matthew provides the legal lineage through Joseph, while Luke offers the biological lineage through Mary. This dual lineage affirms both Jesus' legal right to David's throne and His genuine human descent.

The genealogies of Christ are integral to understanding His identity and mission. They affirm His fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, His rightful place in the Davidic line, and His role as the Savior for all humanity. Through these genealogies, the New Testament writers present Jesus as the culmination of God's redemptive plan, rooted in history and extending to all people.Matthew 1:1-17
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Luke 3:23-38
And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli,
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