The genealogy of Jesus that Matthew provides is unique in that there are five women specifically called out. Their stories of overcoming and perseverance are can be very encouraging to us today. Through them, we see how God looks to the future – not the past – to build His righteous family.

Patrick Kansa

Patrick Kansa began attending the United Church of God in the Detroit congregation in 2000, and was baptized in August 2004. He and his family live in the greater Chicagoland area, where they attend the Chicago congregation.