Matthew 1's genealogy is significant for establishing Jesus' royal and messianic lineage, connecting him to Abraham and King David, and proving his fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. It demonstrates his legal claim to the throne of David, uses a three-part structure of 14 generations each to emphasize God's work, and includes many different "characters" to highlight divine grace at work in unexpected ways. Who would've expected the lineage of our Holy Messiah, Jesus, would be littered with so many suspect individuals. A prostitute, an unfaithful king, and a host of other misfits that led to Jesus' birth confounds history. Join us this week as we take a look at Matthew 1 and go "From Messy to Messiah"!