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Commentary on Matthew 1 and Romans 1

Matthew mentioned 46 people in the first few verses of his chapter, beginning with Adam and leading up to Jesus. Some of these people were biblical heroes… others were less heroic, even evil. But God used them in miraculous ways. We’re all a part of God’s plan. No matter how insignificant we feel at times. Why am I using We? No matter how insignificant I feel at times. I’ve got a purpose. I’m here for a reason. That’s pretty cool.

Romans tells the same thing! –, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God…. We received grace and apostleship to call people from among all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith. I didn’t put Paul’s name in for a reason. Cause I could put my own name in there. I’ve been called. Called to do what? To be an apostle. What’s that? To call other people to faith. Bam. Day one – you’re special, go out and share the good news. It’s not as hard as it seems.

~ by Brandon on January 1, 2008.