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LUKE 1:26–38 “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” then the angel left her (Luke 1:38). The angel Gabriel visited Mary in Nazareth and told her that she was going to have a son, and that this child would “be called the Son of the Most … Continue reading “THE SERVANT OF THE LORD”

LUKE 1:39–45 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:41). When the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, one of the things he told her was, “Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age” (Luke 1:36). This encouraged … Continue reading “THE SPIRIT’S TESTIMONY”

LUKE 1:46–55 And Mary said: “My soul praises the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior” (Luke 1:46–47). We come now to the song that Mary sang when the Holy Spirit came upon her in Elizabeth’s presence. This song is one of the most important hymns in the history of the Christian faith. … Continue reading “SONGS OF VICTORY”

LUKE 1:5 In the time of Herod king of Judea there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah; his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron (Luke 1:5). Herod the Great was one of the most horrible rulers Israel ever had. He was not a Jew but a … Continue reading “FAITHFUL AND BLAMELESS”

LUKE 1:8–10 Once when Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to go into the temple of the Lord and burn incense. And when the time for the burning of incense came, all the assembled worshipers were … Continue reading “CHOSEN TO SERVE”

LUKE 1:11–17 Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense (Luke 1:11). Angels seem to have very little to do with our day-to-day experience, but they are very important in the New Testament. The Greek word usually translated as angel (occasionally as messenger) occurs … Continue reading “THE SERVANTS OF GOD”

LUKE 1:18–25 Zechariah asked the angel, “How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years” (Luke 1:18). Zechariah had been faithful all his life, blameless in his walk with the Lord. Now, when God’s angel finally appeared to him with a promise, Zechariah’s faith … Continue reading “THE GOD OF MIRACLES”

LUKE 1:1–4 Therefore, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught (Luke 1:3–4). Luke states that his purpose in writing his gospel is … Continue reading “LUKE’S PURPOSE”

2 CORINTHIANS 11:1–15 I hope you will put up with a little of my foolishness; but you are already doing that. I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy (2 Corinthians 11:1–2). Saul of Tarsus was the most brilliant pupil of the most brilliant rabbi (Gamaliel) of his day. Some scholars maintain that even … Continue reading “THE FOOLISHNESS OF PAUL”

ROMANS 1:7 To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 1:7). Since February we have been considering the epistle of Paul to the Romans. Today, let’s review the entire book. Chapter 1: All … Continue reading “AN OVERVIEW OF ROMANS”