Luke 2:21-32: Jesus’ early years; Jewish newborn rituals; his consecration; the sacrifice; Simeon; consolation of Israel; your salvation; a light, for revelation to the Gentiles.
Luke 2:8-20 Lesson 12
Luke 2:8-20: announcement to the shepherds; glory of the Lord; city of David; Savior; Lord; confirming sign; the heavenly response; “peace among people with whom he is pleased”; Mary treasured […]
Luke 2:1-7 Lesson 11
Luke 2:1-7: Birth of Jesus; Caesar Augustus; the census; Quirinius; city of David; Bethlehem; betrothed; the birth; manger.
Luke 1:77-80 Lesson 10
Luke 1:77-80: John will prepare the way for salvation; repentance; rising sun from heaven: for light, guidance in peace; reconciliation; The Big Picture; The Lord God’s Plan of Redemption.
Luke 1:69-76 Lesson 9
Luke 1:69-76: The Benedictus continued; horn of salvation; salvation from enemies; holy covenant; Abrahamic Covenant; prophet of the Most High; accomplished redemption.
Luke 1:57-68 Lesson 8
Luke 1:57-68: circumcision of John; naming John; Zacharias speaks again; people’s reaction; hand of the Lord on him; Begin Zacharias’ song; God visted us.
Luke 1:50-56 Lesson 7
Luke 1:50-56: Magnificat continues; Mary praises God for others, God-fearer; brought down rulers, exalts the humble; fills the hungry, sent the rich away empty; Mary praises God for Israel.
Luke 1:39-49 Lesson 6
Luke 1:39-49: Mary visits Elizabeth; Blessed are you among women; fetus leaped in the womb; Mary’s song; God my Savior; Mary counted as blessed.
Luke 1:34-38 Lesson 5
Luke 1:34-38: Holy Spirit upon Mary, overshadow; called Son of God; Elizabeth pregnant; nothing impossible with God; Mary’s response: the bondservant of the Lord.
Luke 1:31-33 Lesson 4
Luke 1:31-33: Mary receives the announcement; Davidic Covenant; future blessings; dynasty established; his offspring builds the temple; father-son relationship between God and king; Son of the Most High; throne of […]