Whom Do You Resemble?
Who do you take after in your family? Maybe you’ve been told you have your dad’s smile, your grandmother’s eyes, or your aunt’s sense of humor. It’s always fascinating to see how traits—both physical and personality—travel through generations. Some show up right where you’d expect, and others seem to skip a branch or two before popping up again.
It makes me wonder: who did Jesus resemble? Did He have Mary’s uncle’s expressions? His great-grandfather’s laugh? Were there family members who felt especially connected to Him because of some familiar or shared trait?Â
Matthew begins his Gospel by laying out Jesus’ genealogy—Abraham to David, David to Joseph, and ultimately to Jesus. It’s his way of showing us that Jesus truly came from Israel’s royal line. He was the Son of David, the Lion of Judah. His roots ran deep in the story God had been writing for centuries.
But then comes the surprising part. Joseph wasn’t Jesus’ biological father. His role was real, meaningful, and essential—but...
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