The Descendants of Abraham

Written By Betty Predmore

Matthew 1:1 - 2:12

(January 1)

There was a song I used to teach my Sunday School class … “Father Abraham.” It went like this:

Father Abraham had many sons.

Many sons had Father Abraham.

I am one of them, and so are you,

So let’s all praise the Lord.

I am reminded of this song as we begin our study of Matthew. This book starts with the ancestry of Jesus, who was a descendant of David, who was a descendant of Abraham, as we all are.

It is mentioned that Jesus was born of a virgin. This is an important fact because Jesus had to be sin free, not possessing the sinful nature that has been passed down through all mankind since Adam. Being born of a woman made him human. Being born sinless made him the Son of God.

All this was a bit far-fetched for most people to believe, including Joseph, who had been planning to wed Mary, so you can imagine that he needed an explanation. So God sent the angel to explain it all, and point out the significance of this virgin birth.

God often uses angels to carry his messages to people, to protect people, offer encouragement, give guidance, carry out punishment, patrol the earth, and fight the evil forces. In other words, angels were very useful to God.

Because Joseph was a faithful man of God, he did just as God commanded and took Mary as his bride. And what came next is the timeless story we all know so well about a baby born in a manger … a stable fit for a king.

This bothered King Herod, who was not wanting any competition in the “king” department. He tried to have the Wise Men track the baby down, but he was outsmarted. God had other plans.

He has plans for each of us, all the descendants of Father Abraham.

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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