1. Unto You is Borna SaviorGospel Doctrine Lesson 3: Luke 2,
Matthew 2
2. Introduction Story of the wise men They knew the astronomy
but didnt know the prophesy so they went to Harod Matt 2:4-6 What
did those scribes do? What did the wisemen do? Its not enough to
know the story
3. History Last week: Covered the Annunciation and the story of
John the Baptist This weeks purpose: To encourage class members to
rejoice in the birth of Jesus Christ and follow the example he set
in his youth, [increasing] in wisdom and stature, and in favour
with God and man (Luke 2:52).
4. Luke 2: Jesus Christ is born 1-4: Taxes were related to
property Distance is 80 miles 5-6: Three stages of marriage 1.
Promise (in front of witnesses) 2. Espousal (contracts signed,
husband builds a home) 3. Marriage (bridegroom story)
5. Luke 2: Jesus Christ is born 7: Brought forth No mid-wife,
no mom, no sisters Swaddling bands (5 linen strips) Made by the
bride-to-be while the husband worked on the house Showed lineage of
both families Had to be perfect on both sides Used in the marriage
ceremony
6. Luke 2: Angels & Many Others Rejoice at Jesus Birth 8-9:
Only two scenarios explain why they were keeping watch It was
birthing season They were sacrificial sheep (McConkie) Shepherds
were blue collar, considered unclean because they worked on the
Sabbath, often young 10-12: Jews expected a King
7. Luke 2: Angels & Many Others Rejoice at Jesus Birth
13-14: What did the angels announce? How has Jesus glorified the
Father? Has the earth found peace? John 14:27 Joseph B. Wirthlin:
Be assured that there is a safe harbor. You can find peace amidst
the storms that threaten you. Your Heavenly Fatherwho knows when
even a sparrow fallsknows of your heartache and suffering. He loves
you and wants the best for you. Never doubt this. While He allows
all of us to make choices that may not always be for our own or
even others well-being, and while He does not always intervene in
the course of events, He has promised the faithful peace even in
their trials and tribulations.
8. Luke 2: What did the shepherds do? 15-16: They left with
haste! They didnt find a sub, or worry about the sheep. Why not?
What did they see there? 17-18, 20: Steps of the Shepherd 1. Learn,
2. Witness, 3. Testify, 4. Return
9. Luke 2: Simeons Witness 22-24, 40 days of purification (80
for girls) 25-27, He came by the Spirit How had he prepared? What
level in society was he? 28-32, Who did he announce this to? 33-35,
Why did they marvel? What is he teaching Mary about Jesus
destiny?
10. Luke 2: Annas witness 36-37: She was married for 7 years
and a widow for 84 years. What class of woman was she? 38: She
would have stayed in the court of the women The scriptures dont say
that she saw anything. Witnesses so far: Young, old, poor,
middle-class, humble, wise, male, female
11. Matt 2: Wise men come to worship the child Jesus. Herod
seeks to kill him. History: Who was Herod? Similar to Henry VIII
1-3: Why did they come (2)? What does that tell us about them?
8-10: The light moves ahead of them
12. Matt 2: Wise men come to worship the child Jesus. 11: Their
first gift is humility Gold: symbol of Kingship Frankincense:
symbol of Diety/Priesthood Myrrh: symbol of Death/suffering 12-15:
Flight into Egypt How are we warned today? Mary didnt receive this
vision. Why?
13. Luke 2: Guided by the Father, Jesus prepares in his youth
for his ministry 39-40: Waxed strong To increase (or decrease) over
time 41-46: 12 is the age of manhood JST - they were asking 47-50:
Two uses of Father
14. Bruce R. McConkie "He was as much the product of the mother
who bare him as were her other children. As a babe he began to
grow, normally and naturally, and there was nothing supernatural
about it. He learned to crawl, to walk, to run. He spoke his first
word, cut his first tooth, took his first step--the same as other
children do. He learned to speak; he played with toys like those of
his brothers and sisters; and he played with them and with the
neighbor children. He went to sleep at night and he awoke with the
morning light . . . . He learned to speak, to read, to write; he
memorized passages of scripture, and he pondered their deep and
hidden meanings. He was taught in the home by Mary, and then by
Joseph, as was the custom of the day. Jewish traditions and the
provisions of the Torah were discussed daily in his presence. He
learned the Schema, reverenced the Mezuzah, and participated in
prayers, morning, noon, and night. Beginning at five or six he went
to school, and certainly continued to do so until he became a son
of the law at twelve years of age . . . . It is also apparent that
Jesus learned much from nature--from observing the lilies of the
field, the birds of the air, and the foxes that have holes for
homes . . . . Further: in his study, and in the learning process,
he was guided from on high in way that none other has never
been."
15. How did he learn? JST Matthew 3:24-26 (784) 1. Gained
strength 2. Waited upon the Lord 3. Served 4. Set himself apart
D&C 93:19-20 How can we do the same?