The story of the birth of Jesus Christ has been told for centuries. The account usually begins with the annunciation to Mary or the appearance of the angel to the shepherds, yet Matthew begins his Nativity story with the genealogy of Jesus. The long list of names can cause us to skim or even skip this portion completely. But Matthew appears to be teaching us a powerful message about the Messiah by recording His lineage. Visit to learn more about the significance of the first Christmas and to watch the video "The Christ Child: A Nativity Story" (which this video includes portions of).
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