This Sunday we talked about Matthew 1:1-17 in the service: the genealogy of Jesus. It sounds like the most boring passage in the Bible (it’s just a list!) but here’s some creatives who were inspired by this list!
From incredible art:
To Andrew Peterson’s song: “Matthew’s Begats” (yes, he actually wrote & produced a SONG about this family tree!)
Andrew Peterson - "Matthew's Begats" (Official Lyric Video)
Or how about reading it in a different translation? The First Nations Translation of the Bible blew my mind with how beautiful the genealogy sounded in light of different naming traditions:
Matthew's Genealogy
Even I have to confess the genealogy is captivating!