Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 2000 Jesus Christ » 2500 Jesus Christ, history of » 2505 Jesus Christ, ascension of » 2540 Jesus Christ, genealogy of Jesus Christ's human ancestry is traced back in two separate lines to David and thence back to Adam. Jesus' descent from David is of importance for his Messianic claims. Jesus Christ is descended from Adam Jesus Christ is descended from Abraham Galatians 3:16 See also Acts 3:25-26 Jesus Christ is descended from Isaac Genesis 21:12; Genesis 26:2-4; Galatians 3:16 Jesus Christ is descended from Jacob Genesis 28:13-14; Matthew 1:2; Luke 3:34 Jesus Christ is descended from the tribe of Judah Hebrews 7:14 See also Ruth 4:18-22 Jesus Christ is descended from Jesse Jesus Christ is descended from David Jesus Christ's human lineage Matthew 1:1-17; Luke 2:4 See also 1 Chronicles 3:10-19; Luke 3:23-31 Jesus Christ as the Son of David Revelation 22:16 See also Matthew 1:20; Matthew 20:30-31 pp Mark 10:47-48 pp Luke 18:38-39; Matthew 21:9,15; Luke 1:27,32; John 7:42 Jesus Christ is greater than David Matthew 22:41-45 pp Mark 12:35-37 pp Luke 20:41-44 See also Psalm 110:1; Revelation 5:5; Revelation 22:16 Jesus Christ is greater than Solomon Jesus Christ as the son of Joseph and Mary Matthew 13:55 pp Mark 6:3 John 6:42 See also Matthew 1:16; Luke 4:22; John 1:45 See also
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