God's Plan of Salvation 

Matthew 1:1-17 

Intro:  When we think of Jesus we remember that He is the sinless lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.  However, we often never think about who God used to bring about the coming of the Savior.  Here in Matthew 1 as we examine the geneology of Jesus it will be clear that our God can bring about perfection through His imperfect people.  

I.  Who Jesus is matters in God's plan of Salvation. vs 1

     a. Salvation 

     b. He is the annointed one

     c. Son of David 

     d. Son of Abraham 

II.  God's plan of salvation includes the unlikely. 

      a. Tamar 

      b. Rahab

      c. Ruth

      d. Bathsheba 

      e. Mary 

      f.  Zerubbabel 

III. God's plan of salvation includes the worst sinners. 

      a. Abraham 

      b. Judah 

      c. Rahab

      d. David 

IV. God's plan of salvation includes the most faithful saints. 

      a. Ruth