EPISODE 0160 | Before The Cross: The Gospel In Genesis Genealogy
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The story of redemption didn’t start in Matthew — it began in Genesis. In this episode, we explore how even the ancient genealogies of Genesis carry a prophetic message pointing to Jesus. Hidden in the names of the early patriarchs is a gospel thread that reveals God’s plan from the very beginning. Discover how Scripture weaves a story of grace, salvation, and hope long before the cross.
Main Topics Covered:
✔️ The spiritual significance of genealogies in Scripture.
✔️ The meanings of the ten names in Genesis 5.
✔️ How the sequence of names forms a prophetic gospel message.
✔️ God's plan of redemption revealed in the earliest chapters of the Bible.
Key Scriptures:
📖 Genesis 5 – The genealogy from Adam to Noah.
📖 Luke 24:27 – Jesus revealed in all the Scriptures.
📖 Isaiah 46:10 – God declares the end from the beginning.
📖 John 5:39 – The Scriptures testify about Christ.
Key Takeaways:
🔹 Every word in Scripture has purpose—even genealogies.
🔹 The gospel message was embedded in the earliest history of mankind.
🔹 God's redemptive plan was set in motion from the very beginning.
🔹 Jesus is not an afterthought — He is the central figure of all of Scripture.
🎧 Listen now to uncover how even the names in Genesis whisper the name of Jesus.
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