From d360189f36565d4673eba01c2b8089671aa8052b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: bonnieheglund Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 16:35:43 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add 'genealogy.md' --- genealogy.md | 23 +++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 23 insertions(+) create mode 100644 genealogy.md diff --git a/genealogy.md b/genealogy.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5b1e6ac --- /dev/null +++ b/genealogy.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +# Genealogy + +A genealogy is a record of a person’s family. It lists the names of a person’s ancestors. + +There are many genealogies in the Bible (see: Genesis 5; 11:10-32; 36; 1 Chronicles 1-9; Matthew 1:1-17; Luke 3:23-28). + +See: Ancestor and Descendant (Fathers, Forefathers, Patriarchs) + +#### More Information About This Topic + +In ancient times, a genealogy was used to determine who could be king or queen. If a person had an ancestor who was a king or queen, then that person could be a king or queen. + +In the Old Testament, genealogies determined many different things. Genealogies determined who was allowed to be a priest, who was allowed to be king, and who belonged to God’s covenant people. For a person to be a priest, he had to be a descendant of Levi. For a person to be king in Jerusalem, he had to be a descendant of David. For a person to be a part of God’s covenant people, the person had to be a descendant of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. + +In the New Testament, genealogies proved that Jesus was a descendant of King David. Therefore, Jesus could be the king of the Jews. + +In ancient times, a genealogy often only mentioned someone’s ancestors who were men. + +Paul warned Christians about studying and discussing genealogies too much (see: 1 Timothy 1:3-5; Titus 3:9). Paul said that genealogies cause arguments and are not helpful for serving God. + +See: Old Testament (Law and Prophets); People of God; Priest (Priesthood); Covenant; Tribes of Israel; Son of David + +