Matthew, 1
5. Salmon was the father of Boaz. His mother was Rahab. Boaz was the father of Obed. His mother was Ruth. Obed was the father of Jesse.
5. Salmon was the father of Boaz. His mother was Rahab. Boaz was the father of Obed. His mother was Ruth. Obed was the father of Jesse.
St. Matthew 1 is the first chapter of the Gospel of Matthew and presents the genealogy of Jesus Christ, from Abraham to Joseph, the husband of Mary. The history of the birth of Jesus is also presented through the virgin conception of Mary. Here are five verses related to the topics covered in São Matthew 1:
Galatians 3:16: "Now the promises were made to Abraham and his descent. He does not say, And to descent, as speaking of many, but as one of one: and your descent, which is Christ." This verse relates to the genealogy presented in St. Matthew 1, as it highlights Abraham's direct descent to Christ.
Isaiah 7:14, "Therefore the Lord will give you a sign: Behold, the Virgin shall conceive, and give birth to a Son, and shall be his name Emanuel." This verse prophesies the virginal conception of Jesus, which is presented in St. Matthew 1 as the environment by which Jesus was born.
Jeremiah 23:5: "Behold, days, the Lord says, in which I will raise a righteous renewal; and King who is, will reign, and will act wisely, and will execute judgment and justice on earth." This verse relates to the genealogy presented in St. Matthew 1, as it highlights David's direct descent to Christ.
Luke 3:23: "And Jesus, when his ministry began, was about thirty years old, being a son, as he took care of Joseph, son of Heli." This verse also relates to the genealogy presented in St. Matthew 1, as he mentions Joseph, Mary's husband, as the son of Heli.
Isaiah 9:6: "For a boy was born to us, a son has given us; the government is on his shoulders; and his name will be wonderful counselor, strong God, father of eternity, prince of peace." This verse relates to the history of the birth of Jesus presented in St. Matthew 1, as it highlights the divine nature and the leadership role of Jesus.
“Faltar com a caridade¨¦ como ferir a pupila dos olhos de Deus.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
