Matthew 1 | Rick Cornejo
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Rick Cornejo
Packinghouse’s Sunday evening worship service from May 31, 2026.
Matthew opens his Gospel by showing that Jesus is the promised Messiah, the Son of David and the Son of Abraham, fulfilling God's promises made throughout the Old Testament. As Pastor Rick walks through Jesus' genealogy, he highlights the surprising people God chose to include in His plan—men and women marked by failure, brokenness, sin, and difficult pasts. Yet through each story we see God's grace, faithfulness, and ability to redeem imperfect people for His purposes. The study then turns to the birth of Jesus, where Joseph responds in faith to God's unexpected plan and receives the promise that Jesus would save His people from their sins. Through it all, Matthew reminds us that God keeps His promises and that no past is too messy for the saving grace of Christ.