When I first began my study of the New Testament this month, I wrote down in my study journal my question as to why Matthew and Luke have slightly different genealogical lists for Christ's ancestry. Lo and behold, I found my answer on the 5th when I was also using the study manual The Life and Teachings of Jesus and the Apostles, which can be read online or downloaded in PDF format at institute.lds.org, or a hard copy purchased from ldscatalog.com.
Matthew's account lists the legal successors to David's throne; not necessarily father-to-son, but legal heir (which could mean grandson, great-grandson, nephew, brother, etc.). Luke's record is the father-to-son genealogical list linking Joseph and Mary to King David.
Now that that has been cleared up for me, I can help others know!
I love the gospel and everything I'm learning this year.
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