1. Discuss the promise that this passage points to.

2. Discuss the significance of Matthew emphasizing that Jesus is the son of David and how he was viewed as the conqueror and healer.

3. Discuss how this genealogy gives all of us hope for salvation.

1. Discuss why God revealed Jesus’ birth in the way that he did.

2. Discuss how “the hope is worth the risk,” in seeking Jesus out.

3. Discuss how the proper response to Christmas is praise and how praise transforms our complaints.