Pastor Brent shifts to the New Testament in “The Promises of God" sermon series through the inaugural N.T. chapter, Matthew 1. This genealogy-dominant passage covers the 42 generations from Abraham to Jesus, including several negative, sinful, and shameful aspects of Israel’s history. The problem? We are NOT able to save ourselves! The solution? “Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins” (Matt. 1:21b, NIV). Pastor Brent structures his message by outlining God’s Plan (vv. 1-17); God’s Solution (vv. 18-21); and God’s Presence (vv. 22-25). Jesus is the promised Seed through Abraham, the promised King through David, and He will gather His people in exile due to our sins!