1. What does Jesus' genealogy show us about God's promises?

2. Have you had a mother / mother figure that was influential in your life? What kind of impression did they leave on you?

3. Would you say that God is proud of you? What is your answer based on?

4. We find women in Jesus' genealogy who were socially excluded because of their sin, gender, and race. What does this tell us about the kind of people God accepts?