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As you can see from the genealogy qam1 posted the children of Jechonias didn't melt. They continued, although not being blessed of God with the power of their forebearers.

The blood curse served another purpose that you may have overlooked. As you can well imagine, Satan must have been very happy to hear God pronounce this curse. Satan's main thrust throughout scripture has been to stop the birth of the Messiah. Notice Gods responses to Satan in parenthesis.

1. The tempting of Eve (started the battle between Satan and the seed of the woman bringing Messiah.)
2. Cain's murder of Abel. (Strengthened the line of Shem to Noah).
3. Near complete destruction of all peoples during the flood. (Destroying Satans attempt to completely currupt man).
4. The desire for men to become like unto God with the tower of Babel. (Served to disperse the population of the world for future growth).
5. Esau's desire to kill Jacob because he stole the blessing.(Jacob had the blessing transfered to the line of Messiah, Israel)
6. The brothers of Jacob trying to end the 12 tribes by throwing Joseph in the Hole.(He survived the fall and ended up saving all 12 tribes of Israel from famine).
7. The Pharoh in Egypt killing the Jewish boys. (Circumvented by the midwives which led to Moses Princehood in Egypt).
8. The subsequent Pharoh trying to keep the Jews enslaved. (Being freed by Moses and the Exodus of whom the Pharoh wouldn't kill because of his former status).
9. Enraging Moses to strike the rock twice trying to break the model of Christ being smitten once. (Moses was kept from the Promise land for this major infraction, but the righteous Joshua who escaped death during the wilderness wanderings to lead Israel to the promise land).
10. The Israelis believeing they could force God to give them a King, unrighteous Saul (God had David annoited King during Saul's rule).
11. The blood curse of Jecohnias. (see post # 2305)
12. The Babylonian Captivity destroying Jerusalem. (Faithful Daniel reading Scripture to Cyrus the Medio-Persian conqueror of Babylon speaking of his prophetic conquest releasing the Jews to return to Israel).
13. The attempt by Herod to kill all in Bethlehem less than 2 years of age. (Joseph took Jesus to Egypt to escape and fulfill prophecy saying God would bring His son out of Egypt).
14. The temptations of Christ by Satan. (Demonstrating to us we can use the Word of God to resist Satan).
15. The direct temptation through Peter to try avoiding the cross. (Illustrating to us that Satan is contrary to God's will and wants to use us for evil, but Jesus recognized Satan using Peter so we can know those close to Jesus are not immune to being used. Jesus also prays for His children like Peter).

There are many more instances in scripture and they all speak of Jesus come to free us from destruction. The message conveyed in the Bible is an intergrated whole that perfectly ties together across 1000's of years.

Since the cross Satan has been in a rage. Review the wars that have plagued mankind and you will see his handiwork. It has culminated in the 1900's with millions and millions destroyed by the evil influences of Satan. He knows his days are numbered and wishes to take as many down as he can.

Don't let it be you!!

amen brother

6. The brothers of Jacob trying to end the 12 tribes by throwing Joseph in the Hole.(He survived the fall and ended up saving all 12 tribes of Israel from famine).

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6. The sons of Jacob trying to end the 12 tribes by throwing Joseph in the Hole.(He survived the fall and ended up saving all 12 tribes of Israel from famine).