The Gospel of Luke Introduction 1:5-2:52 The Gospel of Luke Introduction 1:5-2:52 1:5-252:41-52 Jesus teaching in the Temple 1:26-38 Mary’s Visit to Elizabeth

The Gospel of Luke The Gospel of Luke Introduction 1:5-2:52Introduction 1:5-2:52


1:5-25 2:41-52

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Preparation for the Gospel: John and JesusPreparation for the Gospel: John and Jesus

1:57-80

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2:1-21 2:24-40

Unique Agents of God: Fore-Runner and Son



1:5-25 2:41-52

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2:1-21 2:24-40

ComparisonComparison: John and Jesus (via interchange)

Same sequence of events in early lives: (1) announcement, (2) birth, (3) circumcision, (4) naming, (5) song, (6) summary of growth

Comparison: Jesus vs. JohnComparison: Jesus vs. John

JohnJohn

1:5-7

1:8-23

1:24-25

1:57-58

1:59-66

1:67-79

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JesusJesus

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2:25-29

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1. Intro of Parents

2. Annunciation

3. Mother’s Response

4. Birth

5. Circumcision

6. Prophetic Response

7. Growth of Child



1:5-25 2:41-52

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1:26-38

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1:39-56

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1:57-80

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2:1-21 2:24-40

Comparison: John and Jesus (via interchange)

Parallel of Angel to Zechariah-Mary

●appears to parent●both startled●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



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1:26-38

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1:57-80

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2:1-21 2:24-40

ContrastContrast: John and Jesus

John may be the “like” Jesus; butbut Jesus is incomparably superior to John

Zechariah 1:13-17 Mary 1:30-33Do 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 his mother's womb. 16 And he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God, 17 and he will go before him in the spirit and power of 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.

And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.

Zechariah Mary

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.“

Response: And Mary said to the angel, "How will this be,

since I am a virgin?"

And the angel answered him, “I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God, and I was sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news. 20 And behold, you will be silent and unable to speak until the day that these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their time.”

And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy- the Son of God. 36 And behold, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren. 37 For nothing will be impossible with God.”

And when he came out, he was unable to speak to them, and they realized that he had seen a vision in the temple. And he kept making signs to them and remained mute.

And Mary said, "Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word."

Zechariah Mary

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. How can this be? 2. I would like an explanation3. Answer: Holy Spirit (not

just in Luke but it’s the answer in Volume 2, Acts)

4. Process is dynamic not static

5. Human acknowledgment of profound perplexity over the means of accomplishment – along with the willingness to partner with the Lord

Contrast: Jesus vs. JohnContrast: Jesus vs. John Passage begins with John’s Passage begins with John’s birthbirth announced in Temple (1:13); ends with Jesus announced in Temple (1:13); ends with Jesus

teachingteaching in Temple (2:49) in Temple (2:49) John’s parents are John’s parents are agedaged (1:18); Jesus’ conception is from a (1:18); Jesus’ conception is from a virginvirgin (1:34-35) (1:34-35) John is endowed with Spirit from John is endowed with Spirit from birthbirth (1:15); Jesus is endowed with Spirit from (1:15); Jesus is endowed with Spirit from

conceptionconception (1:35) (1:35) Mary defers to Elizabeth and John by journeying to her; Elizabeth defers to Mary 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 by calling her “Mother of my Lord”; John by leaping at sound of Mary’s voice (1:39-45)(1:39-45)

John’s birth celebrated by John’s birth celebrated by neighborsneighbors and and relativesrelatives (1:58); Jesus’ birth celebrated by (1:58); Jesus’ birth celebrated by angelsangels praising God (2:13-14) praising God (2:13-14)

John is great as a John is great as a prophetprophet of Most High God (1:15, 76); Jesus is great as unique of Most High God (1:15, 76); Jesus is great as unique SonSon of Most High God (1:32-33, 69)of Most High God (1:32-33, 69)

John’s ministry is to John’s ministry is to prepareprepare people to meet the Lord (1:17); Jesus will be cause of people to meet the Lord (1:17); Jesus will be cause of great division (2:34-35)great division (2:34-35)

Jesus receives twice as much material as JohnJesus receives twice as much material as John John receives a prophetic response in Temple (1:67-79); Jesus receives two John receives a prophetic response in Temple (1:67-79); Jesus receives two

prophetic responses in the Temple: Simeon and Annaprophetic responses in the Temple: Simeon and Anna Carefully note how in Luke-Acts this continues: Acts 13:24-25, 18:25; 19:1-4Carefully note how in Luke-Acts this continues: Acts 13:24-25, 18:25; 19:1-4

What is a faithful response in Luke-Acts?What is a faithful response in Luke-Acts?

Hearing and doing what the Word (or prophetic word) says!Hearing and doing what the Word (or prophetic word) says! Understanding is not a prerequisite to faith.Understanding is not a prerequisite to faith. Pondering, wondering, questioning are all valid as long as they Pondering, wondering, questioning are all valid as long as they

do not deter you from the “journey” of faithdo not deter you from the “journey” of faith Mary becomes the ideal character; godly person; Zechariah Mary becomes the ideal character; godly person; Zechariah

proclaims the wrong response; hears but does not “listen.” proclaims the wrong response; hears but does not “listen.” Thus, he loses the ability to speak to the people or top Thus, he loses the ability to speak to the people or top represent them. represent them.

But there is the possibility of “recovery”, for as he acts But there is the possibility of “recovery”, for as he acts obediently, immediately his voice returns.obediently, immediately his voice returns.



1:5-25 2:41-52

Jesu

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th

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1:26-38

Mar

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to E

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beth

Ann

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th

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of

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1:39-56

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1:57-80

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2:1-21 2:24-40

ClimaxClimax2:46-522:46-52

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 searching for you.” “Why were you searching for me?” he asked. “Didn’t you know I had to be in my “Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?”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.


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The Gospel of LukeThe Gospel of LukeThe Gospel of LukeThe Gospel of Luke

1:1-4 24:1-53

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Preparation Preparation for the for the JourneyJourney

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Journey with Jesus: In Word and DeedJourney with Jesus: In Word and Deed

Structural QS:Structural QS:

Where does Baptism & Temptation (3:1-4:13) belong?

•With intro

•With beginning of Jesus’ ministry?

The Gospel of Luke The Gospel of Luke Introduction 1:5-2:52 (-4:13?)Introduction 1:5-2:52 (-4:13?)


1:5-25 2:41-52

Jesu

s te

achi

ng in

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Tem

ple

1:26-38

Mar

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E

liza

beth

Ann

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1:39-56

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1:57-80

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2:1-21 2:24-40

Beginnings: Baptism, Genealogy,

Testing

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3:1-22 4:1-133:23-37

Beginning and Ending in Temple

Beginning and Ending in Wilderness

The Gospel of Luke The Gospel of Luke Introduction 1:5-2:52 (4:13?)Introduction 1:5-2:52 (4:13?)

The Gospel of Luke The Gospel of Luke Introduction 1:5-2:52 (4:13?)Introduction 1:5-2:52 (4:13?)

1:5-25 2:41-52

Jesu

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1:57-80

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3:1-22 4:1-133:23-37

Spirit-language permeates passage, but fades into background until Acts 2

John the Baptist

1:15

Jesus 1:35

(2x’s)

Elizabeth1:41 Zechariah

1:67Simeon

2:25, 26,27

John the Baptist,

Prophecy of Jesus

3:15

Jesus 3:22

Jesus 4:1

(2x’s)

Jesus: 10:21

Future: 11:13, 12:10, 12

Jesus 4:14, 18



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3:1-22 4:1-133:23-37

People introduce Prayer butbut Prayer permeates Jesus’ Life and Faith Decisions

People 1:10

Zechariah 1:13

Anna 2:37

Jesus 3:21

Jesus Prays at key times:Often: 5:16, 5:33

Choosing Apostles: 6:12 (2x’s)

Confession: 9:18,

Transfiguration: 9:28-29

Teaching Prayer: 11:1-2 (3x’s, see also 5:33,6:28; 18:1, 10, 11; 19:46; 20:47; 21:36)

Prayer for Peter: 22:32

Gethsemane: 22:40-46 (5x’s)

Cross: 23:34, 46

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The Gospel of Luke Introduction 1:5-2:52 The Gospel of Luke Introduction 1:5-2:52 1:5-252:41-52 Jesus teaching in the Temple 1:26-38 Mary’s Visit to Elizabeth