Matthew 1:5 Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed, whose mother was Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse...
It is interesting that “so little” is written about Obed. Yet, there are “so many” discoveries and truths to be found. Obed is introduced at the end of a story in a very famous scroll and book. His mother is a Gentile and his father a Jew. His account is told from one of life’s greatest love stories ever shared and displayed in an allegory of Hebrew and Christian writings.
Obed is a creation of God bringing two people together with two diverse faiths, ages, backgrounds, lives, customs, cultures, and lands to serve one complete purpose. United as one (since Ruth’s conversion), their lives intertwine and serve a unique purpose - to preserve the dynasty of David.
Obed’s birth is a unique part of God’s enormous plan. He is a vital instrument created and designed to expand the family name and heritage. He is a part of an irrefutable and indescribable legacy. Can you imagine his bragging rights? Obed speaks, “Yes, I am the grandfather of King David! My grandson likes to wrestle. He even killed a bear and lion with his own bare hands! He used a sling and five stones to bring down a notorious Philistine giant. Then, he took a sword and chopped off his head!” Those were only the stories of his grandson’s youth.
Matthew takes us back and recounts the good ole’ days. He details David’s descent from Ruth the Moabite unto her firstborn son Obed. He initiates thought and prods mankind to ask the famous question: “Who was Obed?” Perhaps, he asked himself the same question. It certainly urges me to ask, “Who am I?” Besides, “WHO ARE YOU?”
Matthew is very creative in listing the genealogy. He engages the reader to stop and reflect upon history or again, HIS STORY. He connects truths and generations. Yes, truths that describes love, fate, a birth and the choosing of a baby boy’s name signifying Obed as a “servant of God; worshipper, and follower.”
Obed produced a royal bloodline and bequeathed to Israel a royal family. He was grandfather to a King and great grandfather to another (Solomon). He shares in an eternal dynasty and kingdom. He is an ancestor of Yeshua HaMashiach (Jesus Christ).
Obed is a creation of God bringing two people together with two diverse faiths, ages, backgrounds, lives, customs, cultures, and lands to serve one complete purpose. United as one (since Ruth’s conversion), their lives intertwine and serve a unique purpose - to preserve the dynasty of David.
Obed’s birth is a unique part of God’s enormous plan. He is a vital instrument created and designed to expand the family name and heritage. He is a part of an irrefutable and indescribable legacy. Can you imagine his bragging rights? Obed speaks, “Yes, I am the grandfather of King David! My grandson likes to wrestle. He even killed a bear and lion with his own bare hands! He used a sling and five stones to bring down a notorious Philistine giant. Then, he took a sword and chopped off his head!” Those were only the stories of his grandson’s youth.
Matthew takes us back and recounts the good ole’ days. He details David’s descent from Ruth the Moabite unto her firstborn son Obed. He initiates thought and prods mankind to ask the famous question: “Who was Obed?” Perhaps, he asked himself the same question. It certainly urges me to ask, “Who am I?” Besides, “WHO ARE YOU?”
Matthew is very creative in listing the genealogy. He engages the reader to stop and reflect upon history or again, HIS STORY. He connects truths and generations. Yes, truths that describes love, fate, a birth and the choosing of a baby boy’s name signifying Obed as a “servant of God; worshipper, and follower.”
Obed produced a royal bloodline and bequeathed to Israel a royal family. He was grandfather to a King and great grandfather to another (Solomon). He shares in an eternal dynasty and kingdom. He is an ancestor of Yeshua HaMashiach (Jesus Christ).
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