The author traced Jesus’ bloodline to show him as the son of David, the son of Abraham. Jesus’ lineage includes those who’ve sinned exemplifying God’s grace and Jesus’ humanity.
And not only redemption of those individuals, but redemption of a family. Malachi suggests that we turn our hearts to our fathers: I think that means considering family, with their strengths and weaknesses, as part of a story of redemption and receiving them as co-prodigals, subjects of the same saving grace.
And not only redemption of those individuals, but redemption of a family. Malachi suggests that we turn our hearts to our fathers: I think that means considering family, with their strengths and weaknesses, as part of a story of redemption and receiving them as co-prodigals, subjects of the same saving grace.
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