Have you ever taken time to really sit with Matt 1 or have you been one who just kind of skips over the genealogy.

What do you think of the meaning of genealogy = genesis = origin Had you ever thought about that?

1. Advent is the story of God’s faithfulness and a story of his people’s failures.
   1. When you hear that what strikes your heart? Where have you seen that in your life?
   2. Why do you think Matthew purposely put “Perez and Zerah by Tamar”?“David was the father of Solomon by the wife of Uriah” Rahab, What does that say to you as you read these?
2. Advent is a declaration, not advice on how to live.
   1. Whatdoyouthinkofthethatstatement?
   2. Zach said, “Matthew as your commanding officer – the war is over God has come to rescue you.” Trying to be good has failed? Where have you seen trying to be good failing?
3. Zach made 4 statements.
   a. We are powerless to change ourselves.
   b. We are powerless to change everyone else.
   c. We are powerless to change the world.
   d. We need help from the outside and His name is Jesus.

Do you believe these statements? Which one do you struggle with the most?

That statement,” I will take you” Be a part of my family. What does that statement evoke in you?