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Jesus as New Genesis
- Matthew's opening "genealogy" is called "book of Genesis," symbolizing a new creation through Jesus.\n- Jesus is introduced as the climax of Israel's story and the whole world's new beginning.
Women in Jesus' Lineage
- Matthew includes four women, many Gentiles and morally complex figures, in Jesus' genealogy.\n- This shows God's inclusive kingdom story involving all types of people, not just ideal Jews.
Prophetic Names in Genealogy
- Matthew intentionally alters wicked kings' names to prophets' names in the genealogy.\n- This signals Jesus is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy and the true Messiah.