Yes, I went totally overboard on Matthew Chapter 1, but as it is our very first adventure into first-century context, there were just too many great subjects that needed to be covered. I take kids seriously and I didn’t want to pass over stuff that would enrich their understanding of the Bible! So, without further ado, here is the entire list:
Part 1: Messiah’s Genealogy: Matthew, Luke, and Missing Links?
Part 2: Why is Tamar in Messiah’s Genealogy?
Part 3: Why is Rahab in Messiah’s Genealogy?
Part 4: Why is Ruth in Messiah’s Genealogy?
Part 5: Why is Bathsheba in Messiah’s Genealogy?
Part 6: How Did the Name Yeshua Become Jesus?
Part 7: Betrothal, Marriage, and Divorce in Ancient Israel
Part 8: Honor and Shame: Messiah’s Origin Story
Part 9: “Jesus Son of Joseph” – Adoption in the Ancient World
and here are the extras I put out:
What is Context? Why is it Important?
Can We Learn from People Who Reject Messiah?
How did Mary Prove Her Innocence? Torah Portion Nasso