Tuesday Contradictions-Matthew 1:18--Exploring Jesus' Lineage: Joseph's Role and the Virgin Birth

Welcome to another intriguing episode of the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast with your host, Lance Smith. In this Tuesday Contradictions edition, we delve into the complex questions surrounding Jesus' parentage and lineage. Was Joseph truly Jesus' father, or does Scripture suggest a different narrative?

This episode explores the genealogical connections between Jesus and King David, examining various biblical verses that both support and challenge the notion of Joseph as Jesus' biological father. Discover how Joseph's role as Jesus' earthly father fulfilled crucial Messianic prophecies, while the virgin birth underscores Jesus' divine origin.

Join us as we unravel the fascinating layers of Scripture, understanding the significance of Joseph's legal guardianship and the implications of Jesus' unique conception. Dive deep into these biblical narratives and gain a clearer picture of how early Christians perceived Jesus' identity and lineage.

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1. https://www.skepticsannotatedbible.com/first/contra2_list.html (The Skeptics Annotated Bible)
2. https://apologeticspress.org/who-was-josephs-father/
3. https://crossexamined.org/jesus-birth-undesigned-coincidences-give-evidence-truth-gospel-accounts/
4. https://www.gotquestions.org/Joseph-the-father-of-Jesus.html 
5. https://crossexamined.org/jesus-birth-undesigned-coincidences-give-evidence-truth-gospel-accounts/