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There are other more complicated theories, and with each there seems to remain an unresolvable problem. Yet in both genealogies we do see that Jesus is a descendant of King David, qualifying him, according to Messianic prophecies, as the Messiah.

One interesting commentary points out that by beginning with Abraham, the father of the Jewish nation, Matthew’s genealogy shows the relationship of Jesus to all Jews—he is their Messiah. This coincides with the overarching theme and purpose of the book of Matthew—to prove that Jesus is the Messiah. On the other hand, the overriding purpose of the book of Luke is to give a precise record of the life of Christ as the perfect human Savior. Therefore, the genealogy of Luke traces all the way back to Adam, demonstrating the relationship of Jesus to all of mankind—he is the Savior of the world.

While I was not there and I do not have all the answers I am very proud of you for asking and still holding on to your faith. However Jesus came is fine with me because I am so glad that he did come to us. My prayers are with you and I hang in there, do what is right, seek out those that are lost.

Matthew traces Joseph’s line through Solomon and the successive kings of Judah. But Luke gives a completely different account, tracing Joseph’s line through Nathan, a son of David, one of Solomon’s siblings. They seem to start with David and end with Jesus, but the names are different. Anyone can make a list and compare to see them.

Both gospels state that Jesus was begotten not by Joseph, but by the Holy Spirit. So, where is the legitimacy of the genealogy? It’s more legitimate and accurate to just say he was a begotten son of God.

I think that the authors of the two gospels had a clear intention to show that Jesus came from David’s line to justify Jesus to Jews and Gentiles at the time they wrote.

There have been alot of explanations by theologians about why the names are different. To me this seems to be a rationalization in the face of a definitive explanation.

I have heard that Matthew records the “legal” genealogy of Jesus through Joseph to appeal to Jews while Luke outlines the “biological” genealogy of Jesus through Mary to appeal to Gentiles (who were not unfamiliar with the concept of a virgin birth).

The reason why I bring this up is because it has alot to do with how we view Jesus and how we want to come to terms with who he is.

But, I want to end the post here as I don’t want to get into the whole issue of bible inerrancy.

How am I supposed to reconcile the obvious differences in the genealogires?

The differences do not diminish my faith and hope in Jesus one bit as I try really hard to be a good Christian. All I know is that Jesus the Son of God and that I am saved through him.