Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham” (1:1).1-1-1 1. He begins with Abraham and goes forward in time to Joseph. 2. He gives the royal line of Joseph. 3. He traces this line through Solomon, David’s first son. 4. His list includes forty-one names, four of which are women. a. Tamar b. Rahab c. Ruth d. Bath-sheba1-1-2 B. Luke’s genealogy (Luke 3:23–38) 1. He begins with Joseph and goes backward in time to Adam. 2. He gives the racial line of Mary. 3. He traces this line through