Lesson 1: Matthew 1-3 | Bring Fruit That Proves Your Repentance

This opening lesson follows Matthew 1-3. The genealogy and birth account introduce the importance of names, family history and the fulfillment of what God has spoken. Joseph’s response becomes a practical discussion of righteousness, restraint and obedience when circumstances are difficult to understand.

The study then follows the wise men, the warnings given through dreams, the journey into Egypt and the return. Students are encouraged to read closely and ask how prophetic words, danger and obedience interact within the account. John the Baptist’s ministry introduces repentance, fruit, the limits of inherited religious identity and preparation for the One who is coming. The lesson concludes by drawing personal applications from the three chapters.

Learning outcomes
1. Identify the main movements of Matthew 1-3.
2. Explain one example of prophecy and fulfillment in the reading.
3. Describe what Joseph’s conduct contributes to the discussion of obedience.
4. Distinguish a claim of religious belonging from fruit consistent with repentance.

Lesson navigation
00:25:43 Beginning Matthew 1
00:45:00 Joseph and the birth account
01:03:29 Research assignment: identify the prophet and reference
01:08:25 Matthew 2: the wise men and subsequent events
02:22:14 Moving into Matthew 3
03:32:16 Concluding student reflections