Luke 3:23–38 | Is There a Contradiction?

In this Bible study from Luke 3:23–38, we tackle one of the most questioned passages in Scripture—the genealogy of Jesus. At first glance, Luke and Matthew appear to list different fathers for Joseph. Is this a contradiction? Or is there something deeper happening? In this study, we walk through: Why Matthew writes to a Jewish audience Why Luke writes to Gentiles How Deuteronomy 25 and Jeremiah 22 help us understand the legal and bloodline distinctions Why Jesus had to come from the line of David—both legally and by blood What looks like a contradiction at first actually reveals the precision of God’s plan. The genealogy shows how Jesus fulfilled prophecy, maintained a pure bloodline through Mary, and legally inherited the royal line through Joseph—all without violating Scripture. God is a God of order, not confusion. And even in the genealogies, His plan is deliberate and purposeful. 📖 Scripture: Luke 3:23–38 🕊️ Theme: Fulfilled prophecy, God’s order, and the reliability of Scripture Join us for this DeafBlind Potter Bible Study as we discover that what looks confusing at first glance often reveals the beauty of God’s design.