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Jesus'
Lineage & the Law of Moses
1️⃣ Jesus’ Lineage Through Mary
The Bible provides two genealogies for Jesus:
- Matthew
1:1-17 traces lineage through Joseph.
- Luke
3:23-38 is understood to trace Mary’s lineage, showing descent from King
David through Nathan (another son of David).
Luke 3:23 states that Jesus was "the son, as was
supposed, of Joseph, the son of Heli." Many scholars believe Heli was
actually Mary’s father, making Joseph his son-in-law rather than his biological
son. This would mean Jesus had a biological connection to David through Mary,
fulfilling the prophecy that the Messiah would come from David’s house.
Although Elizabeth, Mary’s relative, was from the tribe of
Levi, Mary herself is consistently associated with Judah, ensuring Jesus’
rightful place in David’s lineage.
2️⃣ Adoption & Jewish Law
Under Jewish law, lineage is primarily determined by the
father. However, adoption does not erase a child's biological genealogy. In
cases where a man legally adopts a son, the son is recognized under his
adoptive father’s name, but his tribal lineage remains tied to his biological
descent.
This is particularly relevant for Jesus:
- While Joseph
legally adopted Jesus, Jesus’ bloodline would still be traced through Mary
to David.
- This
ensures that Jesus remains within Judah’s tribal lineage, fulfilling Messianic
prophecy.
3️⃣ Does This Disprove Jesus as
Messiah?
The syllogism in the article argues that Jesus cannot be the
Messiah of Daniel 9:24-25 because he did not descend from Adam & Eve in the
usual manner. However:
- Genesis
3:15 does not specify that Messiah must be conceived in a standard
biological way—it only states that the “seed” of the woman will crush the
serpent’s head.
- Jesus’
miraculous birth does not remove his humanity or disqualify him from
Adam’s lineage if his mother, Mary, carried that genetic heritage.
- Since
Jewish law recognizes lineage through biological descent, Jesus qualifies
as Messiah through his mother, and his adoption by Joseph strengthens his
rightful claim to David’s throne.
Therefore, the argument that Jesus cannot be Messiah based
on lineage does not hold when examined through Jewish law and Messianic
prophecy.
4️⃣ Reverence for YHWH’s Holy Name
The Almighty God YHWH (יהוה),
the Ancient of Days, is the Creator of all things and worthy of our deepest reverence.
His Son, Jesus, perfectly fulfilled His will, offering redemption through His
words and deeds. Jesus revealed YHWH’s boundless love and righteousness,
drawing all who seek truth closer to their Creator.
I do not use the traditional name of Jehovah, as the pronunciation
of His name is unknown. This lays a foundation for His name to be sanctified
and unblemished. Jesus is also given a name only He knows, in the like manner
of God Almighty (Revelation 19:12).
5️⃣ On My Own Lineage &
Calling
My name is Estephan Leuese, and my life has been shaped by
extraordinary visions and divine encounters that affirmed my faith and purpose.
These experiences culminated in a profound encounter with Almighty God, the
Ancient of Days, who bore witness to the truth that I was chosen. (Hebrews
2:3-4; Isaiah 43:10)
Overwhelmed by His divine presence, I received His message: “Do
not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.” This phrase,
drawn from Matthew 6:3-4 in the Sermon on the Mount, encourages practicing acts
of kindness, faith, and righteousness humbly and discreetly, seeking no
recognition or praise. In this spirit, I share these truths not to elevate
myself, but solely to glorify Him and emphasize the urgency of these times.
6️⃣ The Significance of My Name
My name, which was given to me by YHWH (Isaiah 62:2),
carries profound symbolism and divine purpose:
- Este
signifies a journey “out of the East.”
- Phan
refers to “the land of elephants.”
- Leu is
tied to the Hebrew name Levi, meaning “joined,” honoring the priestly
tribe of Levi.
- Ese
resonates with the names Jesus and Jesse, symbolizing kingship.
Together, these elements align with the name Immanuel—“God
with us”—and create a connection to Jesus. Remarkably, reversing the name Immanuel
forms “Leu Nam Mi,” meaning “My name is Leuese.” Every layer of
this name reflects a mission imbued with divine purpose
Estephan Leuese
