According to Luke

Knowing Christ at Christmas: The Baptist

Luke – a great Storyteller

- Styles- Allusions to OT

- Themes - Links between

stories

An Important Question

Why is Luke telling us this?

Herod – King of Judea (of the Jews)

- Sets our story in history and politics

- Creates an implied contrast with others in the story

Zechariah & Elizabeth

- contrast with Herod- Allusions to OT birth

stories- Zechariah’s response

contrasts with Mary- Elizabeth’s child

makes her prophesy

What will John do?

- We remember him for baptizing Jesus, but…

- The spirit of Elijah

- Family reconciliation

- Ethical instruction

- Prepared people for Jesus

Learning from John in Advent

In Advent we prepare ourselves for Jesus but…

-How can we help others to prepare?

-How can we help to guide others in the way of

Jesus?

What’s the Story we’re telling?

What’s the Story we’re telling?Transform your home into a magical Christmas grotto with the best of the baubles.Christmas is coming and it’s time to start thinking about decorating your home. Once you’ve decided on the main issue — a real or an artificial tree — then the fun of choosing lights and tinsel can begin.

What’s the Story we’re telling?

A god is for life, not just for Christmas

Learning from John in Advent

How am I going to prepare the

hearts of others for the coming

of Jesus?