In this Advent season I am working through the Gospel of Matthew.  My purpose is to take a journey through Jesus’ earthly story and to truly appreciate the sacrifice He made to come to earth, live among us, and sacrifice Himself for us. Matthew begins with the genealogy of Jesus.  It makes sense that Matthew opens his book this way as his main purpose in writing is to show the Jews how Jesus fulfills Messianic prophecy.  Part of that explanation is showing that Jesus is in the lineage of King David.   Jesus’ family tree reveals some interesting points.  Although it was uncommon for women to be included in such…