In our Bible study on Matthew last Wednesday, we once again discussed how the last shall be first and the first last. As we've gone through the old testament online, we've seen how it is not always the first that is first. As we read chapter 2, today, we see that Judah is not the first-born of Israel; yet, when it comes to the listing of the Israel's sons' descendents, Judah is first. It is, in fact, Judah's line that leads to David and to Jesus. Not everyone in Judah's lineage is an Israelite. Some are outsiders. Some are gentiles.
The last shall be first. Those gentiles and sinners who are seen as last in this world, will end up being among the first in the kingdom of God.
God sent his only begotten Son to deliver all (Jew and Gentile) who would believe in Him; that they might receive eternal life in His Kingdom.
See you tomorrow with another long list of names!
The last shall be first. Those gentiles and sinners who are seen as last in this world, will end up being among the first in the kingdom of God.
God sent his only begotten Son to deliver all (Jew and Gentile) who would believe in Him; that they might receive eternal life in His Kingdom.
See you tomorrow with another long list of names!
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