Show Notes – The Bloodline of Grace: Episode 1 – The Genealogy and the God of Grace

Description: Most of us skip over the genealogies in Scripture. A long list of names feels more like a history book than the start of the Gospel. Yet Matthew begins his story of Jesus with one on purpose. Why? Because hidden in that family tree is the story of God’s faithfulness, grace, and redemption across generations.

In this first episode of The Bloodline of Grace, we slow down to read Matthew 1:1–17 and uncover three powerful truths:

1. God works through history – His timing is always perfect, even when centuries pass.
2. God includes the outsider – the broken, the marginalized, and the unexpected.
3. God redeems broken stories – Jesus enters into our mess, not to erase it, but to redeem it.

This isn’t just a genealogy. It’s good news. It’s grace written in bloodlines.

Scripture Readings (CSB):

• Matthew 1:1–17 (main text)
• Genesis 12:2–3
• Galatians 4:4–5
• Isaiah 56:6–7
• Romans 8:28
• 2 Corinthians 5:17

Key Takeaways:

• The genealogy proves Jesus is the fulfillment of God’s promises to Abraham and David.
• Matthew highlights outsiders (like Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary) to show God’s plan has always included the unexpected.
• Your past does not disqualify you from God’s future — in Christ, broken stories are redeemed.

Reflection Questions for Listeners:

• Where in your life do you need to trust God’s timing?
• Who are the “outsiders” around you that God may be calling you to see differently?
• How does knowing God redeems broken stories give you hope for your own?

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Because the story of Jesus isn’t just a bloodline… it’s the Bloodline of Grace.