Jesus Last Name . . . Could it be Abrahamason?

My sermon this week is part of a series addressing Jesus last name, in other words,  who Jesus is connected to. Who are his relatives? What is his lineage? Just where did his folks come from? And why does it matter?

My scriptures are taken from Genesis 15: 3-6 and Romans 4: 1-3, 9-12, 16. These scriptures are about Abraham. The sermon addresses how Jesus is connected to Abraham. Jesus Abrahamson. Being connected to Abraham today can mean you are either a Jew, a Christian, or a Muslim.  But in Jesus' day it clearly connected you solely to the Jewish people.  Abraham is in Jesus lineage as found in Matthew and in Luke.  Jesus is a faithful Jewish man.  Why do we often overlook the ties we have as Jesus followers to the Jewish faith?

Abraham's faith is parallel to Jesus' faith, I think.  Abraham had faith, as evidenced in the scripture, before his covenantal circumcision that made him Jewish. He believed God and trusted God before his conversion experience.  Jesus had faith before any of us were following him--Jesus had faith in God and his unwavering dedication to be a righteous servant is what led him to the cross.  

There is so much more we can explore between Abraham and Jesus.  What do you have to say about Jesus Abrahamson?  Let me know by posting to the comments below.  Or email me at pameverhart@fcfumc.net.

Peace,

Pam