Scripture Focus: “For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.” 1 Corinthians 15:22.
In Genesis 5, we read about Adam’s genealogy. Adam’s descendants were born in his fallen likeness due to sin. While Adam was created in God’s image, his sin altered the course of men, so all are born with a sinful nature. Unlike Adam’s sin-tainted genealogy, Matthew 1 introduces us to Jesus’s genealogy. This new genealogy paves the way to the very path to redemption.
Every person stands in either the lineage of Adam, which leads to death, or the lineage of Christ, which leads to life. Through the blood of Jesus, we are reborn and transformed. Jesus redeems and aligns us with God’s intention. Embrace Christ and renew your commitment to live in His likeness.
Prayer: Father, let Your grace abound towards me in Jesus’ name me. Amen.
Further Study: Romans 5:12-19 & John 3:3.