A person’s family tree can often include some interesting characters. This was certainly true of Jesus’ family tree. In fact, you might be surprised at some of the people from Jesus’ family that the Bible highlights. As we get ready to celebrate Christmas, we’re going to find out that these interesting characters were not just part of the story. They were the reason for which Jesus came.
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PART 1: JUDAH AND TAMAR
November 27, 2022
Everybody has a regret from the past that they wish they could change, but some people live with a continual reminder that their history is marred by mistakes. The account of Judah and Tamar shows how people who are scarred by past sins are not just part of the Christmas story. They are the point of what God did at Christmas.
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PART 2: RAHAB
December 4, 2022
Have you ever been given labels that you wish you didn't have? Have you ever labeled yourself because of a past experience or failure? This week we're going to discover a person in Jesus' family tree who had an unfortunate label, but... Jesus came to change it. The good news is that Jesus came to give you a new label also. Join us this weekend to find out what that means.
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PART 3: RUTH
December 11, 2022
Have you ever felt like an outsider? Whether it's with family or friends, feeling like you're on the outside or feeling left out is not fun. What's worse is when people feel on the outside with God. This week, Matthew goes out of his way to mention someone in Jesus' family tree who is proof that Jesus came so that no one needs to be left out.
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PART 4: DAVID AND URIAH'S WIFE
December 18, 2022
Have you ever been so filled with shame that God felt distant? Perhaps your guilt was so strong that you doubted whether God’s love could overcome it. The account of David and Uriah’s wife shows us God's unrelenting faithfulness even when the people he loves are unfaithful.
