Genealogy
What does the word "genealogy" mean?
A list or history of someones ancestors or family line.
What was St. Marys' husbands name?
St. Joseph.
What does the name Immanuel mean? Why is this the name given to Jesus?
God with us. Through the birth of Christ, God was coming, in the form of Jesus, to be with His people.
Why does St. Matthew begin his Gospel by listing out Jesus' geneology?
To connect people and promises of the Old Testament to the birth of Jesus in the New Testament.
What was St. Joseph's relationship to St. Mary when he found out she was pregnant?
They were betrothed.
What did St. Joseph plan to do when he discovered St. Mary was pregnant?
"Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her public example, was minded to put her away secretly." Matthew 1:19
Who are the first and last people mentioned in the genealogy?
Abraham and Jesus
What is the prophecy the angel tells St. Joseph St. Mary will fulfill through the birth of Jesus?
"Behold a virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel," Matthew 1:23
What is the last even mentioned in the chapter?
"She had brought forth her firstborn Son. And he called His name Jesus." Matthew 1:25
How many generations are there between Abraham and David?
14 generations
How does the angel refer to St. Joseph?
"Joseph, son of David..." Matthew 1:20
What does the angel say to St. Joseph about what Jesus will do?
"For He will save the people from their sins" Matthew 1:21
Which two important kings are listed in the genealogy?
King David and King Solomon
What does the angel tell St. Joseph to not be afraid of doing and why?
Taking St. Mary as his wife, because the child was conceived by the Holy Spirit.
Name one women listed in the genealogy.
Tamar, Rehab, Ruth, and Mary