A Holy Genealogy
by Michael Doyle

It didn't really begin with the rolling back of a stone
As Jesus reached out to prove we are not alone.
The church was born to spread the faith of our gospel
Allowing believers to have assurance that all is well.

In our acceptance and then our believing,
We came to find an endless stream of our receiving
The very goodness of God that we need.
It's there on the Bible's pages to read. 

The good news given is addressed to be known by all
Among every walk that answers faithfully to God's call.
From the beginning, our has openly said
The gospel belongs to all to whom their souls are not dead.

All who are chosen, are chosen by grace.
It doesn't matter about works in this kind of race.
Hope is the blessed treasure and its loving discovery
Is the beginning and end of each soul's recovery.

Whispered tenderly for our earnest contemplation
Is God's holy play for humanity's redemption.
Examining the chronological history shows no deviation,
But transparently offered for our open inspection.

To understand, you need to know Jewish History,
If we are to know and understand our theology.
God's redemptive plan has been God's pattern
Moving man toward good and away from our sin.

Our deepest struggles are as close as our souls.
Despite this truth, God has given us self-control.
From faithfully living as God tells us to do,
We will discern and live what is holy, good, and true.

This is a great banquet we should not decline,
Whatever the infirmity, it is for all to dine.
There is always room with God's open door
To bring in the hurting and faithful for more.

God brings love and healing under His grace.
We need only to accept God with our full embrace.
Our story rises up from the purity of history
To make a holy remnant into His holy family.

The wisest words that come to our wounded hearts
Can be traced back to the very start.
Christ died for our sins that we might live
God given atonement allows Him to forgive.

(c) May 25, 2025   Michael Doyle
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