“But when the fullness of the time came, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, so that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as sons and daughters” Galatians 4:4-5 

Have you ever considered where the story of Christmas truly began? Did it begin with angels proclaiming good news to shepherds in the fields, wise men bearing gifts, or even a humble manger?

The story of Christmas actually began in the Garden of Eden with Adam and Eve. For it was there that the Lord initiated a genealogical line that would remain unbroken throughout centuries of slavery, famine, violence, ultimately leading to the Messiah.  

This genealogy is recorded in the Gospel of Luke, chapter three, and traces Jesus’ lineage all the way back to Adam listing seventy-six generations (Luke 3:23-38). Why is this genealogy so significant? By including this detailed record, Luke demonstrates that Christ is fully human and a true descendant of David, enabling Him to legitimately claim the throne as both a direct descendant of David, and the adopted heir of Joseph's kingly line.