Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus Marys Visit
Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus Mary’s Visit to Elizabeth The Birth, Circumcision and Naming of John 1: 5 -25 1: 26 -38 1: 39 -56 1: 57 -80 2: 1 -21 2: 24 -40 Jesus teaching in the Temple The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple The Birth, Circumcision and Naming of Jesus Annunciation of the Birth of John The Gospel of Luke Introduction 1: 5 -2: 52 Preparation for the Gospel: John and Jesus Unique Agents of God: Fore-Runner and Son 2: 41 -52
The Gospel of Luke Introduction 1: 5 -2: 52 Preparation for the Gospel: John and Jesus The Birth, Circumcision and Naming of John 1: 39 -56 1: 57 -80 2: 1 -21 2: 24 -40 Same sequence of events in early lives: (1) announcement, (2) birth, (3) circumcision, (4) naming, (5) song, (6) summary of growth Jesus teaching in the Temple Mary’s Visit to Elizabeth 1: 26 -38 The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus 1: 5 -25 The Birth, Circumcision and Naming of Jesus Annunciation of the Birth of John Comparison: Comparison John and Jesus (via interchange) 2: 41 -52
Comparison: Jesus vs. John Jesus 1: 5 -7 1. Intro of Parents 1: 26 -27 1: 8 -23 2. Annunciation 1: 28 -38 1: 24 -25 3. Mother’s Response 1: 39 -56 1: 57 -58 4. Birth 2: 1 -20 1: 59 -66 5. Circumcision 2: 21 -24 1: 67 -79 6. Prophetic Response 2: 25 -29 1: 80 7. Growth of Child 40 -52
The Gospel of Luke Introduction 1: 5 -2: 52 Parallel of Angel to Zechariah-Mary’s Visit to Elizabeth The Birth, Circumcision and Naming of John 1: 26 -38 1: 39 -56 1: 57 -80 2: 1 -21 The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus 1: 5 -25 The Birth, Circumcision and Naming of Jesus Annunciation of the Birth of John ●appears to parent ●both startled Comparison: John and Jesus (via interchange) ●addresses both by name ●both given promise: (1) birth of son, (2) his name, (3) “greatness, ” (4) accomplishments ●both respond that this is beyond human comprehension ●Gabriel assures each with a sign ●both stories end with Luke’s interpretation 2: 24 -40 Jesus teaching in the Temple Preparation for the Gospel: John and Jesus 2: 41 -52
Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus Mary’s Visit to Elizabeth The Birth, Circumcision and Naming of John 1: 5 -25 1: 26 -38 1: 39 -56 1: 57 -80 2: 1 -21 2: 24 -40 John may be the “like” Jesus; but Jesus is incomparably superior to John Jesus teaching in the Temple The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple The Birth, Circumcision and Naming of Jesus Annunciation of the Birth of John The Gospel of Luke Introduction 1: 5 -2: 52 Preparation for the Gospel: John and Jesus Contrast: Contrast John and Jesus 2: 41 -52
Zechariah 1: 13 -17 Mary 1: 30 -33 Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son and you shall call his name John. and you shall call his name Jesus. 14 And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, 15 for he will be great before the Lord. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David And he must not drink wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his 16 his mother's womb. And he will turn many of father David, 33 and he will reign over the house the children of Israel to the Lord their God, 17 and of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be he will go before him in the spirit and power of no end. Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready for the Lord a people prepared.
Zechariah Response: And Zechariah said to the angel, "How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years. “ Mary Response: And Mary said to the angel, "How will this be, since I am a virgin? " And the angel answered him, “I am Gabriel, And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit who stands in the presence of God, and I will come upon you, and the power of the was sent to speak to you and to bring you Most High will overshadow you; therefore this good news. 20 And behold, you will be the child to be born will be called holy- the silent and unable to speak until the day that Son of God. 36 And behold, your relative these things take place, because you did Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived not believe my words, which will be a son, and this is the sixth month with her fulfilled in their time. ” who was called barren. 37 For nothing will be impossible with God. ” And when he came out, he was unable to speak And Mary said, "Behold, I am the servant of the to them, and they realized that he had seen a Lord; let it be to me according to your vision in the temple. And he kept making word. " signs to them and remained mute.
Zechariah 1. How will I know? 2. I want evidence that God can bring a child from a barren woman! I want proof! I want Sign before I move! All stops! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Mary How can this be? I would like an explanation Answer: Holy Spirit (not just in Luke but it’s the answer in Volume 2, Acts) Process is dynamic not static Human acknowledgment of profound perplexity over the means of accomplishment – along with the willingness to partner with the Lord
Contrast: Jesus vs. John n n Passage begins with John’s birth announced in Temple (1: 13); ends with Jesus teaching in Temple (2: 49) John’s parents are aged (1: 18); Jesus’ conception is from a virgin (1: 34 -35) John is endowed with Spirit from birth (1: 15); Jesus is endowed with Spirit from conception (1: 35) Mary defers to Elizabeth and John by journeying to her; Elizabeth defers to Mary by calling her “Mother of my Lord”; John by leaping at sound of Mary’s voice (1: 39 -45) John’s birth celebrated by neighbors and relatives (1: 58); Jesus’ birth celebrated by angels praising God (2: 13 -14) John is great as a prophet of Most High God (1: 15, 76); Jesus is great as unique Son of Most High God (1: 32 -33, 69) John’s ministry is to prepare people to meet the Lord (1: 17); Jesus will be cause of great division (2: 34 -35) Jesus receives twice as much material as John receives a prophetic response in Temple (1: 67 -79); Jesus receives two prophetic responses in the Temple: Simeon and Anna Carefully note how in Luke-Acts this continues: Acts 13: 24 -25, 18: 25; 19: 1 -4
What is a faithful response in Luke-Acts? n n n Hearing and doing what the Word (or prophetic word) says! Understanding is not a prerequisite to faith. Pondering, wondering, questioning are all valid as long as they do not deter you from the “journey” of faith Mary becomes the ideal character; godly person; Zechariah proclaims the wrong response; hears but does not “listen. ” Thus, he loses the ability to speak to the people or top represent them. But there is the possibility of “recovery”, for as he acts obediently, immediately his voice returns.
The Gospel of Luke Introduction 1: 5 -2: 52 Climax 2: 46 -52 Preparation for the Gospel: John and e Jesus nc Jesus teaching in the Temple The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple The Birth, Circumcision and Naming of Jesus The Birth, Circumcision and Naming of John Mary’s Visit to Elizabeth Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus Annunciation of the Birth of John a r o n ing l Ig h ac enta Unique Agents of God: e T ar e l P Fore-Runner and Son p m Te ent ’ s su azem e J m s. A ’ e pl o Pe After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers. When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously for you. ” “Why were you 1: 57 -80 searching for me? ” he asked. “Didn’t you know I had to be in my 1: 5 -25 searching 1: 26 -38 1: 39 -56 2: 1 -21 2: 24 -40 2: 41 -52 Father’s house? ” But they did not understand what he was saying to them. Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart. And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
The Gospel of Luke Journey of Jesus to Jerusalem, and Beyond Structural QS: 1: 1 -4 1: 5 -2: 52 3: 1 -4: 13 4: 14 -9: 50 9: 51 -19: 44 19: 45 -23: 56 Resurrection and Ascension and Death Jerusalem: On the Way to Jerusalem: Land of Miracles • With beginning of Jesus’ ministry? Galilee: Threshold to Ministry Origin, Birth, and Early Years Prologue • With intro Land of Rejection Where does Baptism & Temptation Journey with Jesus: In Word and Deed (3: 1 -4: 13) belong? Land of Discipleship Training Preparation for the Journey 24: 1 -53
1: 5 -25 1: 26 -38 1: 39 -56 1: 57 -80 2: 1 -21 Beginning and Ending in Temple 2: 24 -40 2: 41 -52 3: 1 -22 3: 23 -37 Jesus temptations in Wilderness Genealogy: From Joseph to Adam to Son of God Unique Agents of God: Fore-Runner and Son Transition: From John the Baptist to Jesus the Spirit-filled one Jesus teaching in the Temple The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple The Birth, Circumcision and Naming of Jesus The Birth, Circumcision and Naming of John Mary’s Visit to Elizabeth Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus Annunciation of the Birth of John The Gospel of Luke Introduction 1: 5 -2: 52 (-4: 13? ) Preparation for the Gospel: John and Jesus Beginnings: Baptism, Genealogy, Testing 4: 1 -13 Beginning and Ending in Wilderness
The Gospel of Luke Introduction 1: 5 -2: 52 (4: 13? ) Jesus: 10: 21 Future: 11: 13, 12: 10, 12 Preparation for the Gospel: John and Jesus 1: 5 -25 1: 26 -38 1: 39 -56 1: 57 -80 2: 1 -21 2: 24 -40 2: 41 -52 3: 15 3: 1 -22 3: 23 -37 Spirit-language permeates passage, but fades into background until Acts 2 Jesus temptations in Wilderness Genealogy: From Joseph to Adam to Son of God Beginnings: Baptism, Genealogy, Jesus Testing Jesus John the 4: 1 3: 22 4: 14, 18 Baptist, (2 x’s) Prophecy of Jesus Transition: From John the Baptist to Jesus the Spirit-filled one Jesus teaching in the Temple The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple The Birth, Circumcision and Naming of Jesus John the 1: 35 Baptist (2 x’s) 1: 15 The Birth, Circumcision and Naming of John Elizabeth Zechariah Simeon 1: 41 1: 67 2: 25, 26, 27 Mary’s Visit to Elizabeth Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus Annunciation of the Birth of John Unique Agents of God: Fore-Runner and Son 4: 1 -13
The Gospel of Luke Introduction 1: 5 -2: 52 (-4: 13? ) Jesus Prays at key times: Often: 5: 16, 5: 33 Choosing Apostles: 6: 12 (2 x’s) Preparation for the Gospel: John and Jesus Confession: 9: 18, Transfiguration: 9: 28 -29 Unique Agents of God: Fore-Runner and Son Teaching Prayer: 11: 1 -2 (3 x’s, see also 5: 33, 6: 28; 18: 1, 10, 11; 19: 46; Beginnings: 20: 47; 21: 36) Jesus Genealogy, 3: 21 Testing Prayer for Peter: 22: 32 Baptism, Gethsemane: 22: 40 -46 (5 x’s) 1: 5 -25 1: 26 -38 1: 39 -56 1: 57 -80 2: 1 -21 2: 24 -40 2: 41 -52 3: 1 -22 3: 23 -37 People introduce Prayer but Prayer permeates Jesus’ Life and Faith Decisions Jesus temptations in Wilderness Genealogy: From Joseph to Adam to Son of God Transition: From John the Baptist to Jesus the Spirit-filled one Jesus teaching in the Temple The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple The Birth, Circumcision and Naming of Jesus Mary’s Visit to Elizabeth Anna 2: 37 People Zechariah 1: 101: 13 The Birth, Circumcision and Naming of John Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus Annunciation of the Birth of John Cross: 23: 34, 46 4: 1 -13
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