One Family in Christ — main line

The promise line from God through Adam to Jesus (Matthew 1 and Genesis 5 & 11). Grafted in: Rahab, Ruth, Tamar. Full verses on the interactive page.

GodCreator and FatherGenesis 1:1; 1:27

AdamFirst manGenesis 2:7

EveMother of all livingGenesis 2:21–22

Seth → NoahGenesis 5Enoch walked with God

Shem → TerahGenesis 11After the flood

AbrahamFather of the promiseGenesis 12:1–2

Isaac → Jacob (Israel)PatriarchsGenesis 21; 32:28

Judah → PharesRoyal lineGenesis 49:10; Matthew 1:3

Salmon → Boaz → Obed → JesseRahab & Ruth grafted inMatthew 1:5; Ruth 4:17

DavidKingMatthew 1:1

Solomon → … → JosiasKings of JudahMatthew 1:6–11

Salathiel → Zorobabel → … → JacobAfter exileMatthew 1:12–15

Joseph & MaryHouse of DavidMatthew 1:16; Luke 1:31

Jesus ChristSon of David, Son of Abraham, Son of GodMatthew 1:1; Galatians 4:4–5

Gentle side branches

Rahab (Joshua 2:11) · Ruth (Ruth 1:16) · Tamar (Matthew 1:3) — outsiders welcomed into the same line.

Romans 8:14–15 — For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God… the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

Romans 8:17 — And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ…

Galatians 3:28–29 — …if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

This tree points to Jesus. In Him, you belong.