Verses: Luke 3 : 23-28
My thoughts about the verses:
Family trees are very important to some traditions and some individuals. It allows you the opportunity to explore who you are and where you have come from. It lets you see those that have made it big and those that lived normal lives. The greatest of family trees is the Tree of Life.
Now let me explain this in terms we can understand. The Tree of Life was in the Garden of Eden. Adam and Eve were told not to eat of the fruit. When they did their understanding of sin was changed forever. The first thing they did was cover themselves and hides from God. They were to be happy and live a very content life.
Yet, one single bite of the fruit that came off the Tree of Life changed everything. Not only were their lives changed but also ours. Because they taught their children what was right and wrong. Their children taught the grandchildren what was right and wrong. The cycle continues through today. We through that bite understand the differences and are no longer innocent like Adam and Eve started out in the Garden.
Yet, let us look at two things that Luke is getting at in displaying the family tree of Jesus. See most people felt at the time of birth believed that Jesus was Joseph's son. Due to prophecy they had learned that the Messiah would come from the House of David. Notice that in Joseph's family tree David is one of his great grandfathers. When the census took place and they had to go to their ancestral home it explains why Joseph went to Bethlehem. This would be the second time in the history of the Jewish community that a great ruler would have come from this one city.
The Jewish community has for decades celebrated who their forefathers were. So that one generation passes it on to the next. This is to keep the cycle going forever. So that they will understand many things from which tribe they came from to who was important leaders in their life.
Each person has a connection all the way back to Adam. Now here is where things get interesting. Think about this one second if Adam was created by God he then is the son of God. Adam was created from nothingness so that he could enjoy and have peace on Earth. Yet, through sin he separated himself from God. Jesus on the other hand was also created by God and is the son of God. Yet, being human and God he did not separate himself like Adam did.
Amazing to think that no matter how you look at it Jesus is the son of God. Through the line of Joseph that goes back to Adam you can see the connection if God. If you truly understand the miracle of this birth you will also see that he was the son of God.
I can tell you from my own personal experience how important it is to know your family tree. The tree of your own family will surprise you. It has twist and broken branches. The Tree limbs are intertwined with other trees more than once. It also has a way of helping you connect with those that came before you.
For me I was finally able to fill in the dots and see how we had come from native American ancestry. I had been told this since I was a young kid. I also learned that my family tree had strong connections in Prussia to Church Elders. I would encourage everyone to try their best to connect the dots.
Now I know for some that seems impossible because you are one of those broken branches that were raised by someone that was not your original parents. I want you to remember that you are a lot like Jesus. He was not really the son of Joseph yet he was considered a part of that tree. Because of that the people that have adopted you have made you now part of their family. Therefor do not be upset because you do not know which tree you originally came from rather celebrate the tree you have joined.
Prayer:
God we thank you for allowing us to connect our lives back to you. No matter what our earthly family tree looks like we thank you for the Spiritual tree of life that we find in you. Help us to remember that one day people will look back and see the things that we have done. Help us so that we can live a more Godly life. Help us today connect the dots so that we may spiritually connect ourselves with the Risen Savior. In the name of the one that Created the Heavens and Earth we pray. Amen
Questions:
Do you understand the connection that Jesus had as the Son of God? Are you willing to live for God today? What will your future generations say about you when they look back? Will they discover that you worked hard to help them find spirituality or will they discover something else?
My thoughts about the verses:
Family trees are very important to some traditions and some individuals. It allows you the opportunity to explore who you are and where you have come from. It lets you see those that have made it big and those that lived normal lives. The greatest of family trees is the Tree of Life.
Now let me explain this in terms we can understand. The Tree of Life was in the Garden of Eden. Adam and Eve were told not to eat of the fruit. When they did their understanding of sin was changed forever. The first thing they did was cover themselves and hides from God. They were to be happy and live a very content life.
Yet, one single bite of the fruit that came off the Tree of Life changed everything. Not only were their lives changed but also ours. Because they taught their children what was right and wrong. Their children taught the grandchildren what was right and wrong. The cycle continues through today. We through that bite understand the differences and are no longer innocent like Adam and Eve started out in the Garden.
Yet, let us look at two things that Luke is getting at in displaying the family tree of Jesus. See most people felt at the time of birth believed that Jesus was Joseph's son. Due to prophecy they had learned that the Messiah would come from the House of David. Notice that in Joseph's family tree David is one of his great grandfathers. When the census took place and they had to go to their ancestral home it explains why Joseph went to Bethlehem. This would be the second time in the history of the Jewish community that a great ruler would have come from this one city.
The Jewish community has for decades celebrated who their forefathers were. So that one generation passes it on to the next. This is to keep the cycle going forever. So that they will understand many things from which tribe they came from to who was important leaders in their life.
Each person has a connection all the way back to Adam. Now here is where things get interesting. Think about this one second if Adam was created by God he then is the son of God. Adam was created from nothingness so that he could enjoy and have peace on Earth. Yet, through sin he separated himself from God. Jesus on the other hand was also created by God and is the son of God. Yet, being human and God he did not separate himself like Adam did.
Amazing to think that no matter how you look at it Jesus is the son of God. Through the line of Joseph that goes back to Adam you can see the connection if God. If you truly understand the miracle of this birth you will also see that he was the son of God.
I can tell you from my own personal experience how important it is to know your family tree. The tree of your own family will surprise you. It has twist and broken branches. The Tree limbs are intertwined with other trees more than once. It also has a way of helping you connect with those that came before you.
For me I was finally able to fill in the dots and see how we had come from native American ancestry. I had been told this since I was a young kid. I also learned that my family tree had strong connections in Prussia to Church Elders. I would encourage everyone to try their best to connect the dots.
Now I know for some that seems impossible because you are one of those broken branches that were raised by someone that was not your original parents. I want you to remember that you are a lot like Jesus. He was not really the son of Joseph yet he was considered a part of that tree. Because of that the people that have adopted you have made you now part of their family. Therefor do not be upset because you do not know which tree you originally came from rather celebrate the tree you have joined.
Prayer:
God we thank you for allowing us to connect our lives back to you. No matter what our earthly family tree looks like we thank you for the Spiritual tree of life that we find in you. Help us to remember that one day people will look back and see the things that we have done. Help us so that we can live a more Godly life. Help us today connect the dots so that we may spiritually connect ourselves with the Risen Savior. In the name of the one that Created the Heavens and Earth we pray. Amen
Questions:
Do you understand the connection that Jesus had as the Son of God? Are you willing to live for God today? What will your future generations say about you when they look back? Will they discover that you worked hard to help them find spirituality or will they discover something else?
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