Matthew 1 (KJV) Read Aloud | Daily Bible Reading

Name: Matthew 1 (KJV) Read Aloud | Daily Bible Reading
Uploaded: 2026-09-17T10:00:17.000Z
Duration: 3 min 24 s

@sovereignlogos·September 17, 2026

Matthew 1 presents the genealogy of Jesus Christ, tracing His lineage from Abraham through David to His earthly father, Joseph. This chapter is crucial for understanding the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy regarding the Messiah's lineage. It begins with "The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham," establishing Jesus' legal right to the throne of David. The genealogy lists significant figures, including Abraham, David, Solomon, and Josias, emphasizing the divine plan through 42 generations divided into three sets of 14. Matthew 1 also recounts the miraculous birth of Jesus, highlighting Mary's virginity and her conception by "the Holy Ghost." Joseph, described as "a just man," receives a divine message in a dream from the angel of the Lord, instructing him not to fear taking Mary as his wife. This visit assures Joseph of the divine nature of Jesus' conception and prompts him to protect Mary from public disgrace. The chapter closes by affirming Jesus as the Christ, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies and confirming His divine mission. → Matthew 1:1-25 Read the whole Bible, Septuagint and KJV side by side, at sovereignlogos.com Free Bible app: sovereignlogos.com/app #genealogyofjesus #matthew1kjv #jesuslineage #birthofchrist #holyghostconception #angeloflord #josephandmary #kjvbiblereading #biblegenealogy #jesuschrist