What Kind of Story is this? 

Matthew 1.1-17:

• Movement 1: Abraham to King David
• Movement 2: King David to the Babylonian Exile
• Movement 3: Exile to the Messiah
• Movement 4: ???

Jesus’ birth reveals that this is a story of God’s love.

A story of God’s love for us (4.8-10)

• God loved us first (4.9-10)
• God loved us sacrificially (4.10)

A Story of God’s love through us (4.11-12)

• When we love one another, we reveal God to the world (12)
• When we love one another, God’s love is made complete in us (12)

Challenge: Will you participate in this story? Will you let the love of God for you to reach through you into the lives of others?