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Why Bible Genealogies Are Interesting

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19 min·January 16, 2026

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Far from being filler, Matthew’s opening genealogy is rich with meaning. Jeff explains how the genealogy is carefully structured around God’s covenant promises, why the numbers in the list matter, and how it signals a new beginning in Jesus Christ.

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