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The Gospel of the Kingdom – Encounter the King, Follow His Way

—— Begin with the Gospel of Matthew, one chapter a day, and walk into the story of Christ the King.

Matthew 1

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Dear brothers and sisters, peace in Christ. Welcome to our One Chapter per day Bible reading time.

By God’s grace, today we will read Matthew chapter 1.

This chapter begins with the genealogy of Jesus Christ, showing us how God’s promises through Abraham and David were faithfully fulfilled in Christ. It also tells us about the birth of Jesus, who is called Immanuel, meaning “God with us.” Through this passage, we see God’s perfect plan of salvation unfolding step by step.

Let us come with reverence and gratitude to listen to God’s Word together.

Matthew Chapter 1 YouTube Bible Reading and Prayer Video:

The Genealogy of Jesus the Messiah

1 This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham:

2 Abraham was the father of Isaac,

Isaac the father of Jacob,

Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers,

3 Judah the father of Perez and Zerah, whose mother was Tamar,

Perez the father of Hezron,

Hezron the father of Ram,

4 Ram the father of Amminadab,

Amminadab the father of Nahshon,

Nahshon the father of Salmon,

5 Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab,

Boaz the father of Obed, whose mother was Ruth,

Obed the father of Jesse,

6 and Jesse the father of King David.

David was the father of Solomon, whose mother had been Uriah’s wife,

7 Solomon the father of Rehoboam,

Rehoboam the father of Abijah,

Abijah the father of Asa,

8 Asa the father of Jehoshaphat,

Jehoshaphat the father of Jehoram,

Jehoram the father of Uzziah,

9 Uzziah the father of Jotham,

Jotham the father of Ahaz,

Ahaz the father of Hezekiah,

10 Hezekiah the father of Manasseh,

Manasseh the father of Amon,

Amon the father of Josiah,

11 and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon.

12 After the exile to Babylon:

Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel,

Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel,

13 Zerubbabel the father of Abihud,

Abihud the father of Eliakim,

Eliakim the father of Azor,

14 Azor the father of Zadok,

Zadok the father of Akim,

Akim the father of Elihud,

15 Elihud the father of Eleazar,

Eleazar the father of Matthan,

Matthan the father of Jacob,

16 and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, and Mary was the mother of Jesus who is called the Messiah.

17 Thus there were fourteen generations in all from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen from the exile to the Messiah.

Joseph Accepts Jesus as His Son

18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.

20 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”

22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23 “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).

24 When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. 25 But he did not consummate their marriage until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.

Thank you for reading Matthew chapter 1 with us.

This passage reminds us that God’s promises never fail, and His plan of salvation is fulfilled in Christ Jesus. Even in times of waiting or uncertainty, we can trust that God is working faithfully, and that in Christ, God is with us.

Now, let us respond to God’s Word with prayer.

Prayer Theme: God’s Faithful Plan of Salvation

Loving Father, thank You for giving us Matthew chapter 1, where we see the genealogy of Jesus Christ and the story of His birth. This chapter reminds us that Your promises are never forgotten and that through generations You were preparing the way for the Savior of the world. Even when human history seemed filled with weakness and failure, You remained faithful and brought forth Your Son, born of Mary, called Immanuel—God with us.

Lord, we are deeply moved by the meaning of this chapter. You show us that no life is beyond Your redemption, and no situation is outside of Your sovereign plan. Just as You worked through the lives of Abraham, David, and many others in the genealogy, You are also weaving Your purposes through our own lives. Help us to trust that every detail is in Your hands, even when we cannot see the full picture.

Thank You for the assurance that in Jesus, You are with us. In our weakness, You give us strength; in our fears, You bring peace; in our struggles, You offer hope. Teach us to live with confidence, knowing that Your presence is our greatest blessing.

Heavenly Father, we pray for those around us who may feel forgotten or insignificant. May they come to know that they are part of Your loving plan and precious in Your sight. We ask for comfort for the weary, encouragement for the discouraged, and faith for those who are searching for answers.

We also pray for the world. In a time filled with uncertainty, conflict, and brokenness, let the message of Immanuel—God with us—shine brightly. May the church rise as a witness of Your unchanging love and truth, pointing all people to the hope found in Jesus Christ.

We offer this prayer in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.

Closing

Thank you for joining us in today’s Bible reading. May God’s Word continue to be the strength and light in your daily life.

We also invite you to share this time of reading with your friends and family, so that more people may join us in reading and praying together.

See you tomorrow as we continue our journey in God’s Word.

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