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"The King of Grace" {Matt1:1-17}
* Intro: Crown, robe, scepter usually represent kingship. King James V of Scotland sans external still king. Matt focuses on kingship of Christ, Lord w/o trappings.
* Starts right away w/ declaration of royal lineage via 2 of most sacred Hebrew dads (Abraham, David). Lord promised a king via both lines.
* Grace of God seen in inclusion of scrubs (Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba)
* If He called sinners to His own lineage, of course He would invite us to be in His spiritual line
* Grace of God can be seen in history of three eras:
- Abe to Dave: wandering, slavery, warfare
- Dave to Bab exile: Evil monarchy, idolatry, warfare
- Exile to Christ: Captivity, 400 years of silence, oppression
* Despite silence, captivity, scrubs, perfect plan still in place
* He is always in control, and He can always use even the likes of you