The Lineage of Jesus and the Promise of EasterSample

Women in Jesus’ Genealogy – A Story of Redemption

Scripture Reading: Matthew 1:3-16 (Focus on Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba)

Discussion Points:

• The significance of including women in Jesus' genealogy.
• How their stories reflect redemption, grace, and God’s plan to include the outcast.
• How Jesus’ death and resurrection make salvation available to all.

The inclusion of women in Jesus’ genealogy is both intentional and powerful. Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba each had complex stories—marked by struggle, redemption, and God’s unwavering grace. Their presence in Jesus’ lineage reminds us that God’s plan has always included the outcast, the overlooked, and the unlikely.

These women were not perfect, but they were part of something far greater than themselves. God used their lives to help bring forth the Messiah, showing us that His promises are not reserved for those who have it all together—they are for those who trust Him.

As we consider our own lives, we are reminded that we, too, are part of a greater story. We have the opportunity to steward the promises of God, to pass down truth to the next generation, and to break free from patterns that do not align with His will. Through Jesus, salvation is available to all, and we are invited to walk in the fullness of His redemption—just as those who came before us did.

Reflection: How do these women’s stories remind us that Jesus’ resurrection brings new life to all who believe?