March 19
Luke 3:23-38
Some people view Jesus like they would Santa Claus or the Abominable Snowman. He is a wonderful work of fiction, but nothing more. Luke is very careful to illustrate this is not the case. He roots the life of Jesus in history. We have seen this already in his placement in the Roman Empire, under the rule of Herod, and in a part of the world that you can still visit today. Jesus is not a myth, but a real person who came in space and time. Luke (like Matthew) provides a genealogy to prove this very fact. It is most likely that Luke is presenting Mary's family line, while Matthew presents Joseph's. Mary's genealogy connects Jesus to two very important figures, David and Judah. Both individuals were promised that a king would be among their descendants and Jesus is the fulfillment of these promises.
Judah was told, "The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until he to whom it belongs shall come." David was told at various times, "Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me; your throne will be established forever." Jesus was born as a king; king over us and king over the universe. Finally, Luke’s genealogy ends with Adam alluding that where he failed Jesus would not. As we read Jesus’ family line, we are reminded that Jesus truly came, truly lived, and is truly king over all. So let us submit and worship the one who is king.
Father God, thank you that Christ is king. Help me to live my life in submission to him and all his commands. Amen.
How would your life be different if you submitted to Christ as king over every area of your life?
Some people view Jesus like they would Santa Claus or the Abominable Snowman. He is a wonderful work of fiction, but nothing more. Luke is very careful to illustrate this is not the case. He roots the life of Jesus in history. We have seen this already in his placement in the Roman Empire, under the rule of Herod, and in a part of the world that you can still visit today. Jesus is not a myth, but a real person who came in space and time. Luke (like Matthew) provides a genealogy to prove this very fact. It is most likely that Luke is presenting Mary's family line, while Matthew presents Joseph's. Mary's genealogy connects Jesus to two very important figures, David and Judah. Both individuals were promised that a king would be among their descendants and Jesus is the fulfillment of these promises.
Judah was told, "The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until he to whom it belongs shall come." David was told at various times, "Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me; your throne will be established forever." Jesus was born as a king; king over us and king over the universe. Finally, Luke’s genealogy ends with Adam alluding that where he failed Jesus would not. As we read Jesus’ family line, we are reminded that Jesus truly came, truly lived, and is truly king over all. So let us submit and worship the one who is king.
Father God, thank you that Christ is king. Help me to live my life in submission to him and all his commands. Amen.
How would your life be different if you submitted to Christ as king over every area of your life?
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