Matthew 1:1-6 Ruth 1:16-17 December 11, 2016 Union University Church Reverend Laurie DeMott Introduction to Scripture: The gospel of Matthew opens with the genealogy of Jesus in order to establish that Jesus will be born of the house of the great King David. Jesus will be the son of David, the King of Kings. In … More Bring on the Grandmothers: Ruth

Matthew 1:1-5 Joshua 2 December 4, 2016 Union University Church Reverend Laurie DeMott Introduction to scripture: For those who were not here last week, let me begin once again by explaining the title of my Advent series, “Bring on the Grandmothers.” Before the gospel of Matthew tells us the story of Jesus’ birth, it first … More Bring on the Grandmothers: Rahab