Why the New Testament Starts With Abraham — Matthew 1:1 Explained

What does Matthew 1:1 really mean — and why does the New Testament open by pointing straight back to Abraham? The answer unlocks the entire Bible. ✝️ In this verse-by-verse study, we begin the New Testament at Matthew 1:1 — "the Son of David, the Son of Abraham" — and immediately discover why you cannot understand the Gospels without first understanding the Abrahamic Covenant of Genesis 12. This lesson traces God's unbreakable promise from Abraham's call out of Ur, through the Tower of Babel, Noah's flood, and the nation of Israel, all the way to Isaiah 9:6-7 and Luke 1:67-73. 📖 Key Topics Covered: • What is the Abrahamic Covenant? — Genesis 12:1-3 explained • Why Matthew 1:1 connects directly to Genesis 12 • How the Tower of Babel under Nimrod gave rise to all pagan religion • Abraham's partial obedience — why he took his father Terah and nephew Lot • The timeline of Abraham's life in segments of 25 years • Israel becoming a nation in Egypt and entering the Promised Land • Isaiah 9:6-7 — "Unto us a Child is born" and the coming Kingdom • Zacharias in Luke 1:67-73 — the Abrahamic Covenant confirmed in the New Testament 🔑 Abrahamic Covenant Genesis 12 explained, Matthew 1:1 Son of David Son of Abraham, Isaiah 9:6 Wonderful Counselor Mighty God, Luke 1:73 oath sworn to Abraham, Kingdom of Heaven Matthew Bible study, God's covenant with Abraham verse by verse. Les Feldick Bible Study brings you verse-by-verse Bible teaching that makes the scriptures come alive. Whether you're a new believer or have studied the Bible for decades, these teachings will deepen your understanding of God's Word. Les Feldick has a unique gift for explaining complex biblical concepts in a way that anyone can understand, using scripture to interpret scripture. 📖 Visit our website: www.lesfeldickbiblestudy.com If this study blessed you, please LIKE the video and SHARE it with someone who needs to hear this teaching. Your likes and shares help others find these Bible studies. 00:00 — Welcome & Introduction to the New Testament Series 00:30 — Les Feldick's Live Bible Classes Across Oklahoma 02:34 — Why the Old Testament Is the Foundation of the New 04:26 — Matthew 1:1 — "Son of David, Son of Abraham" Explained 05:49 — Why Matthew Presents Christ as King — Kingdom of Heaven 06:32 — Turning to Genesis 12 — The Abrahamic Covenant 07:22 — What Is a Covenant? It Originates and Ends in God 08:10 — Quick Review: Adam, One Race, and Noah's Flood 09:42 — The Tower of Babel — Origin of All Pagan Religion 11:52 — God Chooses One Man — Abraham Out of Idolatry 12:04 — Genesis 12:1 — "Get Thee Out of Thy Country" 13:05 — Abraham's Faith — He Follows Without a Map 13:31 — Abraham's Partial Obedience — Taking Terah and Lot 13:58 — Stopped at Haran — God Waits for Terah to Die 14:27 — The Timeline of Abraham's Life in Segments of 25 Years 15:02 — Genesis 12:2 — God Speaking, Abraham Silent 15:22 — Archaeological Proof of Abraham's Greatness 15:53 — Genesis 12:3 — All Nations Blessed Through Abraham 17:00 — The Jerusalem Post Rabbi & Israel's Hope for Messiah 18:14 — The Full Scope of the Abrahamic Covenant — Nation, Land, King 19:11 — Israel Becomes a Nation in Egypt — Jacob's Journey 19:31 — Moses, Joshua, and Entering the Promised Land 19:47 — The Judges, King Saul's Failure, and King David 20:03 — David's Royal Line Leading to the King of Kings 20:54 — All Scripture from Genesis 12 Rests on This Covenant 21:34 — Turning to Isaiah 9 — The Coming Kingdom 21:52 — Isaiah 9:6 — "Unto Us a Child Is Born" and Handel's Messiah 22:40 — Isaiah 9:6 Tied to John 3:16 — The Son Given to Israel 23:57 — Isaiah 9:7 — The Throne of David, Peace Without End 25:10 — The Zeal of the Lord Will Perform It — Not the UN 25:22 — Turning to Luke 1 — Zacharias and John the Baptist 26:07 — Luke 1:67-73 — The Abrahamic Covenant Confirmed in the New Testament 27:12 — Closing — The Oath God Swore to Abraham Still Stands