Day: July 4, 2014

Genealogy (v1-17) 14 generations 1st 14 generation: Abraham to David (1000 years) 2nd 14 generation: David to Josiah (400 years) 3rd 14 generation: Joconiah (Jehoiachin) to Jesus (600 years) The genealogy in Matthew is abridged. Some names are omitted, as was frequently done in genealogies, without invalidating the line of descent. For example three kings are … Read more

Author The author is not mentioned in the gospel, however pretty much all bible teachers agree that Matthew, one of the twelve disciples of Jesus was the author. Early church teachers, for example Papias, who was discipled  by John mentioned Matthew as the author in his writings. The meaning of Matthew is “Gift of God”. … Read more