A New Spiritual Genealogy: Bridging Heaven and Earth (05/07/'24) -Statement

A New Spiritual Genealogy: Bridging Heaven and Earth Genesis Ancestry The genealogies of Genesis chronicle humanity's journey from Adam through the early history of the Israelites, carefully documenting the unfolding lineage. Ancestral Progression Genesis chapters reveal a deliberate path from creation to the formation of Israel, reflecting God's divine plan through ancestral stories. Gospel of Jesus The Gospels of Matthew and Luke illuminate the new genealogy through Jesus, with Joseph standing as the final earthly link while the Holy Spirit marks a new beginning. A New Era The birth of Jesus in Bethlehem signifies a new divine era, transitioning from the Old Testament to the New and establishing a new spiritual genealogy. Spiritual Kinship Jesus redefines family, emphasizing spiritual kinship through faith, saying, "Who is my mother? Who are my brothers and sisters?" Theological Context The Gospel of John presents the new genealogy through a theological framework: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." Divine Lineage This new genealogy is not written in ink but is rooted in faith, fulfilling a divine purpose that bridges heaven and earth through the will of God. Pastor Steven G. Lee (May 7, 2024)