CRITERIA FOR BEING THE MESSIAH:

1. The family of ABRAHAM

2. The tribe of JUDAH

3. The house of DAVID

 WHAT FIVE WOMEN SHOW US ABOUT CHRISTMAS:

1. TAMAR shows us that God can TAKE us where we are.

2. RAHAB shows us that God can CHANGE what we are.

3. BATHSHEBA shows us that God can USE who we are.

4. RUTH and Mary show us that we need JESUS no matter who we are.