What does Matthew 1:14 mean?

Matthew 1:14 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Matthew 1:14 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud;

12And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel;

13And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor;

14And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud;

15And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob;

16And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

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