Post on 12-Jan-2015
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Luke 3 & Matt 1
Hope for Impossible Homes
a straight, vibrant, healthy family tree
Introduction
• The “perfect family” is an unrealistic, discouraging aspiration
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a twisted, gnarled, messed up family tree
The perfect family?
Introduction
• The “perfect family” is an unrealistic, discouraging aspiration
• Jesus did not have a perfect, spotless lineage– 2 genealogies from different
perspectives
The Genealogies of Jesus
• Luke 3:23-38– “the son of”– Through Joseph– Back to Adam,
the son of God
• Matthew 1:1-17– “the father of”– Through Abraham– Fwd. to Mary, by
whom Jesus was born
Introduction
• The “perfect family” is an unrealistic, discouraging aspiration
• Jesus did not have a perfect, spotless lineage– 2 genealogies from different
perspectives– Fam. trees full of scoundrels, villains,
and sinners
Luke’s Genealogy
David (3:31)ADULTERY, MURDERS, DECEPTION, CONSPIRACIES
Jacob, Isaac, Abraham (3:34)LYING, THEFT, SELF-PRESERVATION
Noah (3:36)DRUNKENNESS
Lamech (3:36)MURDER, REVENGE, ARROGANCE
Adam (3:38)DISOBEDIENCE, COVER-UP
Matthew’s GenealogyAbraham, Isaac, Jacob (1:2)
LYING, THEFT, SELF-PRESERVATIONJudah and his brothers (1:2)
FIGHTING, KIDNAPPING, CONSPIRACYTamar (1:3)
INCEST/RAPERahab (1:5)
PROSTITUTIONBathsheba (1:6)
ADULTERY
The Dysfunctions• Sons not following Fathers’ leading• Fathers not correcting Sons• Sons rebelling openly against Fathers,
doing damage• Sons fighting with each other• Incest/rape, adultery, promiscuity• Favoritism• Death, intense grief• Drunkenness• Deceit, cover-up
The Dysfunctions
=SIN
The Solution
Conclusions
• The cycle of sin can be broken• God uses even dysfunctional
families to bring Himself glory• His mercy is poured out from
generation to generation– Protection from destruction– Provision for needs– Correction of waywardness
Hope for Recovery
• Recognize the sin that is cycling• Confess it, repent from it, and
change with God’s grace• Teach your children, grandchildren
to fear the Lord• Pray for God to be merciful to
them, blessing them through you• Lead by example, live righteously