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The Gospel of Matthew opens with genealogy of Jesus Christ. The genealogy in the Bible are all based on the view(common also among the Arabs) that nations, tribes and clans all develop in the same way: every human grouping is descended from a single father. Today, the genealogies in the Bible are considered to be skipped easily by many Christian readers. I have to admit myself that I never have paid attention to the genealogies until I began to see significances of its names being mentioned in the Bible. Especially the genealogy of Matthew itself has remarkable messages of Jesus Christ. The genealogy of Matthew is a summary introduction for the rest of the Gospel. It raises questions that give us three significant views that are the foundation of the Gospel. First, why those names of women is mentioned in the genealogy of Matthew? In fact, it¡¯s very rare to find the name of woman in other genealogies. Second, is this genealogy fulfilled the Messianic prophecies of Old Testaments prophets? Third, Why is it emphasized Mary being physical mother? What was Joseph¡¯s claim as a Jesus¡¯ physical father? As we answer those questions by observing and pointing out its structural context, historical context, cultural context and t