Today we continue our series: “Ten Lessons for Today from the Christmas Story” with Episode 2. We examine the unlikely characters in the genealogy of Christ and discover that God is not looking for perfect people. His love and grace is available to all. Scriptures referenced in this episode include John 1:12; Ruth 1:16; 1 Samuel 13:14; 1 Chronicles 22:8; 1 Kings 11:6; Mark 2:17; and 2 Corinthians 5:17.
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