Overview
Matthew Chapter 1 begins with the genealogy of Jesus Christ, tracing His lineage through 42 generations from Abraham to Joseph, Mary's husband. This establishes Jesus' legal right to the throne of David, even though Joseph is not His biological father, as Jesus was miraculously conceived by the Holy Spirit while Mary remained a virgin. The chapter then transitions to the birth of Jesus, highlighting Joseph's character when an angel appears to him in a dream, confirming that Mary's pregnancy is of divine origin and instructing him to name the child Jesus. Joseph's obedience is evident as he takes Mary as his wife and refrains from consummating the marriage until after Jesus' birth. The chapter concludes by emphasizing that all these events fulfilled prophecies about the coming Messiah, affirming Jesus' unique role in God's plan of salvation.