To do this, Matthew only needed to show that Jesus was a descendent of King David. But Matthew takes no chances. He traces Jesus' lineage all the way back to Abraham.

Shawn Wasson explores America’s rejection of monarchy, the biblical roots of kingship and the enduring belief that Jesus is ...

Taylor said her studies convinced her even more of Jesus’ connection to King David’s royal lineage. The genealogy in Matthew’s Gospel emphasizes Jesus’ earthly lineage as extending back to ...

The genealogy in Matthew’s Gospel emphasizes Jesus’ earthly lineage as extending back to David, who was also born in Bethlehem and whose descendant was prophesied to rule Israel as the Messiah.

Three Kings Day is a reminder of the 'true king' Jesus Christ, says Indiana pastor: 'Resonates ... opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh" (Matthew 2:11).

Jesus' story is a box-office hit in 'The King of Kings.' That doesn't mean it's told responsibly. (RNS) — 'The greatest story ever told' has plenty of controversial moments, no matter the medium.

In the New Testament we read many times about Jesus' brothers and sisters. Some are named and appear in the Early Church. There is no family tree or a passage explaining it, but if we piece together ...

Many Christmas carols make mention of the three kings, who follow a star and come to pay homage to the baby Jesus in Bethlehem. In the Bible, they are not called kings, and their number is not ...

Far from humble and lowly, this kind of King Jesus was the religious counterweight to their opponents’ secular power. The heir of the long-lost theocracy of a legendary Christian nation.

To do this, Matthew only needed to show that Jesus was a descendent of King David. But Matthew takes no chances. He traces Jesus' lineage all the way back to Abraham.