Bishop Barron on the Genealogy of Jesus

Film Focus: Bishop Robert Barron explores Jesus’ genealogy.

Text Focus: Pages 53–55

Discussion Questions:

1. What does it mean to “wrestle with God”? Why do you think Jesus is pleased to have people in his family who wrestle with God?
2. What is the positive message for people today to hear that Raab was an ancestor of Jesus?
3. What is the significance of Ruth in Jesus’ family tree? How are you like Ruth?
4. Why is Jesus pleased to have you as a member of his family?

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