Textual Studies From The Gospel Of Luke

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Textual Studies From The Gospel Of Luke The
Acts Of The Apostles
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• Lesson 4 Jesus Birth 21-20
• Mary would have been 3 months pregnant returning
  from Elizabeth cp. 156
• Joseph would have thought her to have been
  unfaithful to him cp. Mt 119-20
• The couple must go to Bethlehem to register for
  the census vv. 1, 3-4

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• Lesson 4 Jesus Birth 21-20
• While in Bethlehem, Mary gives birth vv. 6-7
• They had to stay in the stable (barn)
• Jesus crib was a feeding trough (manger)
• Indicative re the King of kings cp. Mt 2028
• Nearby shepherds are invited vv. 10-12
• No wise men (nativity scenes) cp. Mt 211

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• Lesson 4 Jesus Early On 221-52
• Circumcised at 8 days v. 21 cp. Gen 1712
• Taken to the temple at 40 days vv. 22-24 cp.
  Ex 132, 12 Lev 122-8
• Simeon holds Him, prophecies vv. 25-35
• Salvation for all people vv. 30-32
• Mary to have her soul pierced v. 35

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• Lesson 4 Jesus Early On 221-52
• Anna also sees Him, prophecies vv. 36-38
• Grows up in Nazareth vv. 39-40
• He continued to grow, become strong
• He increased in wisdomGods grace on Him
• To Jerusalem for Bar Mizvah vv. 41-51
• Now a son of the commandment at age 12

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• Lesson 4 Jesus Early On 221-52
• To Jerusalem for Bar Mizvah vv. 41-51
• He does not accompany the family back home
• He is found 3 days later
• Joseph Mary didnt seem pleased v. 48
• Jesus was surprised at them v. 49
• The teachers were amazed at Him v. 47

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• Lesson 4 Jesus Early On 221-52
• A summary of His youth v. 52
• He returns home with His parents, being subject
  to them v. 51
• He conducted Himself before God men faithfully
• This verse covers approx. 18 years cp. 323

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• Lesson 4 Johns Ministry 31-20
• Luke provides dates vv. 1-2a
• Johns time has come vv. 2b-6 cp. 180
• This will fulfill prophecy Isa 403-5
• Johns preaching
• Emphasized the need for repentance and being
  spiritual descendants of Abraham vv. 7-8

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• Lesson 4 Johns Ministry 31-20
• Johns preaching
• Warned of judgment to come to those who did not
  repent vv. 3, 7, 9
• Advised people to conduct themselves honorably in
  all their behavior vv. 10-14

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• Lesson 4 Johns Ministry 31-20
• John was continually questioned about his
  identitywas he the Christ? vv. 15-17
• He repeatedly pointed to One who was to be
  mightier and more worthy than he
• Johns preaching (i.e. rebuking sin) also proved
  to be costly vv. 18-20

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• Lesson 4 Jesus Baptism 321-22
• Jesus asks John to baptize Him cp. Mt 313
• Not for remission of sins but to fulfill all
  righteousness Mt 315
• John had been previously told by God how to
  recognize the Messiah Jn 131-33
• Jesus baptism provided such a sign

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