Who Do You Think You Are?

Here are some devotional reflections based on the themes of the sermon, designed to go deeper personally or share with others. Each includes a passage, a thought, a reflection question, and a prayer prompt.

🧬 1. Rooted in Something Greater

Scripture: “Jesus... the son of Adam, the son of God.” — Luke 3:38

Devotional Thought:

In a world that feels constantly shifting, it’s easy to feel unanchored. But Luke’s genealogy reminds us that Jesus entered history—not as a myth, but as someone rooted in real time, real people, and real places. And through Him, we’re invited into a story far bigger than our own.

Reflection Question:

Where do you feel rootless or disconnected right now? How might anchoring your identity in Christ give you a deeper sense of belonging?

Prayer Prompt:

Lord, help me to see myself as part of Your eternal story. Remind me that I don’t exist by accident, and that in Christ, I am rooted in something eternal.

🔄 2. Jesus Came to Bring You Home

Scripture: “Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel…” — Luke 3:27

Devotional Thought:

Zerubbabel led God’s people back from exile. Jesus, in an even deeper way, leads us back from spiritual exile—the places where sin and shame have isolated us. You may feel far from God, but Jesus came to bring you home.

Reflection Question:

Are there parts of your life where you feel like you’re “in exile”? What would it look like to allow Jesus to lead you back today?

Prayer Prompt:

Jesus, thank you for being my Restorer. Lead me out of exile and back into the embrace of the Father.

🤝 3. The Redeemer Who Never Leaves

Scripture: “Boaz the son of Salmon…” — Luke 3:32

(See also Ruth 4)

Devotional Thought:

Boaz redeemed Ruth—a foreigner, a widow, someone without protection or a future. Jesus, our true Redeemer, sees us in our emptiness and offers us a secure place in His family. You are not alone, and you are not forgotten.

Reflection Question:

Where do you need to experience Jesus as your Redeemer today—restoring what’s been lost, healing what’s been broken?

Prayer Prompt:

Jesus, thank You that You’ve redeemed me not with gold or silver, but with Your own life. Let me rest in the security of belonging to You.

🌍 4. The New Adam Who Makes Us Whole

Scripture: “As in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.” — 1 Corinthians 15:22

Devotional Thought:

Adam represents our broken humanity—our failures, our sin, our mortality. But Jesus, the “second Adam,” is our hope. He doesn’t just erase Adam’s failure; He gives us a new future, new identity, and new life.

Reflection Question:

Do you see yourself more through the lens of Adam (failure, guilt) or through the lens of Christ (forgiven, alive, loved)?

Prayer Prompt:

God, I confess the ways I’ve lived in the shadow of Adam’s story. Help me today to step into the new life offered by Jesus—the true and perfect Adam.

🌿 5. From List to Life

Scripture: “So all the generations…” — Luke 3:23-38

Devotional Thought:

Lists like these can seem dry, but in God’s Word, even the names tell a story of faithfulness. Every name represents a person God knew and remembered. And now your name—your life—is invited into that story too.

Reflection Question:

What would change if you saw your life as part of God’s unfolding plan?

Prayer Prompt:

Father, thank You for knowing me by name. Write my story into Yours. Use my life for Your purposes.

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

🔍 Exploring Identity and Roots

Why do you think so many people are interested in discovering their ancestry or family roots today?

What does that say about our need for connection and identity?

Have you ever discovered something surprising or meaningful about your family history? How did that impact you?

Luke traces Jesus’ genealogy all the way back to Adam, not just Abraham. Why do you think that matters for us as followers of Jesus today?

🌿 Spiritual Rootedness

The sermon described spiritual rootlessness as leading to confusion, lack of purpose, and emptiness. Have you ever felt that kind of disconnection in your faith journey? What helped you find your footing again?

In what ways does following Jesus give you a sense of identity and purpose?

🛑 Names with Purpose: Zerubbabel, Boaz, and Adam

Zerubbabel led the people out of exile and back to their homeland. What might “spiritual exile” look like in our lives today? How can Jesus lead us out of it?

Boaz was a “kinsman redeemer,” someone who rescued and protected those who had no hope. How is Jesus like Boaz in your life? Can you think of a time you personally experienced Jesus as your redeemer?

Adam represents all of humanity—our fallenness, our weakness. Jesus is called the “Second Adam” who brings restoration. What do you think it means to be restored in Christ? How does that shape how you live daily?

❤️ Personal Response

Which part of Jesus’ genealogy (Zerubbabel, Boaz, Adam) resonated with you most deeply? Why?

Do you ever feel like your past or your mistakes disqualify you from God’s love? How does Jesus’s family tree—and the grace shown in it—speak to that fear?

If Jesus is the Rescuer, Redeemer, and Restorer—what area of your life do you need Him to step into today?

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DAILY DEVOTIONS FOR THE WEEK:

📖 Monday: Rooted in the Bigger Story

Scripture: “Jesus… the son of Adam, the son of God.” – Luke 3:38

Reflection:

In a culture that often feels disconnected, Luke’s genealogy reminds us that we are not random. Jesus didn’t just “appear”—He came as part of a real human family, and His story intersects with ours. Through Him, we are part of God’s greater story. You are known. You are seen. You are included.

Prayer:

Lord, thank You that I’m not an accident. Help me to remember that my life has purpose because I’m rooted in You. Connect me to Your greater plan.

📖 Tuesday: Rescued from Exile

Scripture: “Zerubbabel… the son of Shealtiel…” – Luke 3:27

(see also Ezra 1:1–3)

Reflection:

Zerubbabel led God’s people home after years in exile. Jesus is the greater Zerubbabel, who leads us out of the exile of sin and back into relationship with the Father. No matter how far you’ve wandered, He offers you a way back.

Prayer:

Jesus, I confess the places where I’ve drifted from You. Lead me out of my exile and restore me to the life You intended. Thank You that You never stop pursuing me.

📖 Wednesday: Redeemed and Not Forgotten

Scripture: “Boaz… the son of Salmon…” – Luke 3:32

(see also Ruth 4:13–17)

Reflection:

Boaz stepped in to redeem Ruth and Naomi when they had nothing. Jesus does the same for us. He takes our broken stories and writes something new. Where the world sees loss, He sees the opportunity for redemption.

Prayer:

Redeemer, thank You for seeing me when I feel unseen. Thank You for buying me back with Your own life. Help me trust You to write a better ending to my story than I could ever imagine.

📖 Thursday: From Adam to Christ

Scripture: “The first man, Adam, became a living being; the last Adam became a life-giving spirit.” – 1 Corinthians 15:45

Reflection:

Adam represents our shared human brokenness. Jesus, the second Adam, offers us a new beginning. In Him, we are no longer defined by failure or shame—we are defined by grace, hope, and resurrection power.

Prayer:

Jesus, thank You for stepping into our humanity so You could rescue it. Help me to walk today not as one defined by the old Adam, but as one alive in You.

📖 Friday: Identity in Christ

Scripture: “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” – 2 Corinthians 5:17

Reflection:

Your identity is not in your past, your family history, your mistakes, or your success. In Christ, you are a new creation. That’s what the genealogy of Jesus reminds us—He came to rewrite our story and give us a new name.

Prayer:

Father, help me to stop defining myself by the things that don't last. Remind me today that my truest identity is found in Your Son, who loves and redeems me.

📖 Saturday: A Universal Savior

Scripture: “…the son of Enosh, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God.” – Luke 3:38

Reflection:

Luke’s genealogy doesn't just reach back to Abraham (the father of the Jews)—it goes all the way to Adam, the father of all humanity. That means Jesus came for everyone. For you. For your neighbor. For the world.

Prayer:

God, thank You for sending Jesus for all of us. Help me not only to receive that good news but to share it with someone who needs to know that they belong in Your story too.