Tag Archives: Bible study

K.  Jesus is Presented at the Temple  Luke 2:22-40 JERUSALEM 4 BC  The Law of Moses required that a male child be circumcised on the eighth day, and so Mary and Joseph left Bethlehem and traveled the few miles to … Continue reading →

J.  The Birth of Jesus   Luke 2:1-20 BETHLEHEM 5 BC   In due course the time came for Mary to give birth to her son; they named him Jesus, just as the angel had told them. There really is no point … Continue reading →

H. Early Life of John the Baptist  Luke 1:57-80 At some point after Mary’s song, it was Zechariah’s turn. His was a prophetic song and though it was primarily about his son, it also included elemental references to the Messiah … Continue reading →

G.  Mary Visits Elizabeth Luke 1:39-56 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, … Continue reading →

F. Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus  Luke 1:26-38 NAZERETH 5 BC  Six months after Elizabeth became pregnant; the angel Gabriel pays a visit to Mary in Nazareth: “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” Have … Continue reading →

E. Annunciation of the Rise of John the Baptist  Luke 1:5-25 JERUSALEM Around 6 BC Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth were old and well beyond child bearing; they had no children and no hope of ever having children. He was … Continue reading →