One Story | November 1, 2026
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Matthew 1
1 The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
17 So all the generations from Abraham to David were fourteen generations, and from David to the deportation to Babylon fourteen generations, and from the deportation to Babylon to the Christ fourteen generations. 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. 20 But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins." 22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: 23 "Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel" (which means, God with us). 24 When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, 25 but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.
Talk Sheet Question
KQ: What two important people are mentioned when Matthew introduces Jesus in verse 1? How does this tie into the promises we have heard in the One Story?
How does the movement from Abraham to David, from David to exile, and from exile to Christ help us understand where we are in the One Story (v. 17)? What hopes and unresolved problems are we bringing into the New Testament?
What does the angel tell Joseph to help him not be afraid? Which story or promise from our series does this remind you of?
How do “He will save his people from their sins” and “God with us” fit together? Why is it good news that Jesus comes both to rescue His people and to be with them?
How does seeing God carry His promises through generations of waiting, failure, and exile encourage you when His work seems slow or hidden?
What would change in your day-to-day life if you remembered more consistently that Jesus is God with us (Immanuel)?
(KQ is a Kid Question that could be used to invite children into discussion, but also works well for adults)
Prayer
Praise God that he is God with us!