The family tree of Jesus leads up to the birth of the long-expected Christ, and the eternal Trinity. 1. Obey the Son, for He is the King. (v.1,6) 2. Trust the Father, for His promises were fulfilled. (v.1) 3. Receive the Spirit, for He anointed the Son, and keeps adding to the family tree. (v.16) What does a genealogy have to do with Christmas? Who is it who has all authority? Matthew 28:18 For whom did Jesus come? Matthew 9:13 Who has mercy? Matthew 12:7