5 In the time of Herod king of Judea(I) there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah;(J) his wife Elizabeth was also a descendant of Aaron. 38 “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. She was filled with the Holy Spirit, and sang out exuberantly. Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are … 26-28 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to the Galilean village of Nazareth to a virgin engaged to be married to a man descended from David. He’ll be filled with the Holy Spirit from the moment he leaves his mother’s womb. But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard; Gabriel says that he does not have to be afraid of him, and that his prayer had been heard. 1-3 At the crack of dawn on Sunday, the women came to the tomb carrying the burial spices they had prepared. The congregation was gathered and praying outside the Temple at the hour of the incense offering. His name was Joseph, and the virgin’s name, Mary. Then showing us the way, one foot at a time. You are to name him John. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. In keeping with the season, our message is found in Luke 1. He’ll achieve great stature with God. Luke 1:77-79. because he has come to his people and redeemed them. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John. 25 “The Lord has done this for me,” she said. 44 As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. “But,” they said, “no one in your family is named that.” They used sign language to ask Zachariah what he wanted him named. Luke 1:20 This is the first spoken message from heaven in more than four hundred years. He continued speechless and had to use sign language with the people. He knocked tyrants off their high horses. (X) 16 He will bring back many of the people of Israel to the Lord their God. Luke 1King James Version (KJV) 1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, 2 Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word; he remembered and piled on the mercies, piled them high. and in the very house of David his servant. The first four verses of Luke’s gospel are one sentence in the original Greek. He knocked tyrants off their high horses. 26-28 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to the Galilean village of Nazareth to a virgin engaged to be married to a man descended from David. and in the very house of David his servant. Together they lived honorably before God, careful in keeping to the ways of the commandments and enjoying a clear conscience before God. John Piper Dec 14, 1980 211 Shares God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him Then Zachariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied. You’re so blessed among women,    and the babe in your womb, also blessed!And why am I so blessed that    the mother of my Lord visits me?The moment the sound of your    greeting entered my ears,The babe in my womb    skipped like a lamb for sheer joy.Blessed woman, who believed what God said,    believed every word would come true! Surprise followed surprise—Zachariah’s mouth was now open, his tongue loose, and he was talking, praising God! Elizabeth, your wife, will bear a son by you. Asking for a tablet, Zachariah wrote, “His name is to be John.” That took everyone by surprise. To give knowledge of salvation to His people By the remission of their sins, Through the tender mercy of our God, With which the Dayspring from on high has visited us; The tender mercy of God is one of the most intimate truths in Scripture. Three easy steps to start your free trial subscription to Bible Gateway Plus. She got up and traveled to a town in Judah in the hill country, straight to Zachariah’s house, and greeted Elizabeth. I’ve never slept with a man.”, “And did you know that your cousin Elizabeth conceived a son, old as she is? Luke 1:26-38 The Message (MSG) A Virgin Conceives. He bared his arm and showed his strength. (BJ)51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;(BK)    he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. Alegría De María. (BM)53 He has filled the hungry with good things(BN)    but has sent the rich away empty.54 He has helped his servant Israel,    remembering to be merciful(BO)55 to Abraham and his descendants(BP) forever,    just as he promised our ancestors.”. Luke 1:21 They were waiting outside for the priest to come out and speak over them the customary Aaronic blessing found in Num. He will be great,    be called ‘Son of the Highest.’The Lord God will give him    the throne of his father David;He will rule Jacob’s house forever—    no end, ever, to his kingdom.”, 34 Mary said to the angel, “But how? for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”, Ex 30:7, 8; 1Ch 23:13; 2Ch 29:11; Ps 141:2, ver 41, 67; Ac 2:4; 4:8, 31; 6:3, 5; 9:17; 11:24; Eph 5:18; S Ac 10:44, 2Sa 7:16; Ps 89:3, 4; Isa 9:7; Jer 33:17; Da 2:44; 7:14, 27; Mic 4:7; Heb 1:8, Ps 18:46; Isa 17:10; 61:10; Hab 3:18; 1Ti 1:1; 2:3; 4:10, Ge 11:8; Ex 18:11; 2Sa 22:28; Jer 13:9; 49:16, 1Sa 2:1, 10; 2Sa 22:3; Ps 18:2; 89:17; 132:17; Eze 29:21, Ps 107:14; Isa 9:2; 59:9; Mt 4:16; S Ac 26:18. Introduction (). She went off by herself for five months, relishing her pregnancy. They are written in refined, academic, classical style. 61-62 “But,” they said, “no one in your family is named that.” They used sign language to ask Zachariah what he wanted him named. Surprise followed surprise—Zachariah’s mouth was now open, his tongue loose, and he was talking, praising God! His name was Joseph, and the virgin’s name, Mary. 1 Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled[a] among us, 2 just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word. She was filled with the Holy Spirit, and sang out exuberantly. Then showing us the way, one foot at a time. Scripture: Luke 1:1–4. And no luxury inns - get a modest place and be content there … 67-79 Then Zachariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied. If Luke’s message about Jesus is true as he claims, then you can no longer live as you used to. Through the heartfelt mercies of our God. So the holy one(AU) to be born will be called[b] the Son of God. 21 Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he stayed so long in the temple. Luke confronts us with the awesome person of Jesus Christ, the Chief Cornerstone. On the eighth day, they came to circumcise the child and were calling him Zachariah after his father. I’m an old man and my wife is an old woman.”, 19-20 But the angel said, “I am Gabriel, the sentinel of God, sent especially to bring you this glad news. All rights reserved worldwide. 1:2-17; Luke 3:23-38). 56 Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home. Nothing, you see, is impossible with God.”. 56 Mary stayed with Elizabeth for three months and then went back to her own home. Well, obviously, they had been praying for a … He’ll achieve great stature with God. 39-45 Mary didn’t waste a minute. 1 Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled [] among us, 2 just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word. The first announcement was the announcement of the birth of a great man by the name of John The Baptist. Yes, I see it all now:    I’m the Lord’s maid, ready to serve.Let it be with me    just as you say. But then, for the rest of the gospel, Luke didn’t use the language of scholars but of the common man, the language of the village and the street. Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel;    he came and set his people free.He set the power of salvation in the center of our lives,    and in the very house of David his servant,Just as he promised long ago    through the preaching of his holy prophets:Deliverance from our enemies    and every hateful hand;Mercy to our fathers,    as he remembers to do what he said he’d do,What he swore to our father Abraham—    a clean rescue from the enemy camp,So we can worship him without a care in the world,    made holy before him as long as we live. With this in mind, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I too … But his mother intervened: “No. 24 After this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. The Birth of Jesus Foretold - In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. From now on all generations will call me blessed. But the angel reassured him, “Don’t fear, Zachariah. Blessed woman, who believed what God said, God took one good look at me, and look what happened—. He bared his arm and showed his strength. Contributed by John Singarayar on Dec 23, 2020. based on 1 rating. 39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea,(AY) 40 where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. He is never to take wine or other fermented drink,(V) and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit(W) even before he is born. Unannounced, an angel of God appeared just to the right of the altar of incense. 17 And he will go on before the Lord,(Y) in the spirit and power of Elijah,(Z) to turn the hearts of the parents to their children(AA) and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous—to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.”(AB), 18 Zechariah asked the angel, “How can I be sure of this? 1 1-4 So many others have tried their hand at putting together a story of the wonderful harvest of Scripture and history that took place among us, using reports handed down by the original eyewitnesses who served this Word with their very lives. The Aim of Dr Luke Sunday Evening Message. The virgin’s name was Mary. He will turn many sons and daughters of Israel back to their God. 76 And you, my child, will be called a prophet(CK) of the Most High;(CL)    for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him,(CM)77 to give his people the knowledge of salvation    through the forgiveness of their sins,(CN)78 because of the tender mercy of our God,    by which the rising sun(CO) will come to us from heaven79 to shine on those living in darkness    and in the shadow of death,(CP)to guide our feet into the path of peace.”(CQ). 57-58 When Elizabeth was full-term in her pregnancy, she gave birth to a son. He will herald God’s arrival in the style and strength of Elijah, soften the hearts of parents to children, and kindle devout understanding among hardened skeptics—he’ll get the people ready for God.”, Zachariah said to the angel, “Do you expect me to believe this? Luke 1 1 So many others have tried their hand at putting together a story of the wonderful harvest of Scripture and history that took place among us, 2 using reports handed down by the original eyewitnesses who served this Word with their very lives. Her neighbors and relatives, seeing that God had overwhelmed her with mercy, celebrated with her. But they were childless because Elizabeth could never conceive, and now they were quite old. They realized he had seen a vision in the temple, for he kept making signs(AG) to them but remained unable to speak. 21-22 Meanwhile, the congregation waiting for Zachariah was getting restless, wondering what was keeping him so long in the sanctuary. 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002 Eugene H. Peterson by NavPress Publishing. You are to name him John. 6:24-26. 36-38 “And did you know that your cousin Elizabeth conceived a son, old as she is? 26-28 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to the Galilean village of Nazareth to a virgin engaged to be married to a man descended from David. Mary said to the angel, “But how? 1 Since [as is well known] many have undertaken to compile an orderly account of the things which have been fulfilled among us [by God], 2 exactly as they were handed down to us by those [with personal experience] who from the beginning [of Christ’s ministry] were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word [that is, of the teaching concerning salvation through faith in Christ], 3 it seemed fitting for You’re going to leap like a gazelle for joy, and not only you—many will delight in his birth. 1. Since I have investigated all the reports in close detail, starting from the story’s beginning, I decided to write it all out for you, most honorable Theophilus, so you can know beyond the shadow of a doubt the reliability of what you were taught. He is to be called John.”. Unannounced, an angel of God appeared just to the right of the altar of incense. Mary stayed with Elizabeth for three months and then went back to her own home. The words bring to … Upon entering, Gabriel greeted her: Good morning!You’re beautiful with God’s beauty,Beautiful inside and out!God be with you. He ate nothing during those days, and when the time was up he was hungry. Clearly, God has his hand in this.”. He lived out in the desert until the day he made his prophetic debut in Israel. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby in her womb leaped. He is to be called John.”(BR), 61 They said to her, “There is no one among your relatives who has that name.”, 62 Then they made signs(BS) to his father, to find out what he would like to name the child. John Piper Dec 14, 1980 211 Shares God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him But they were childless because Elizabeth could never conceive, and now they were quite old. You’re going to leap like a gazelle for joy, and not only you—many will delight in his birth. Upon entering, Gabriel greeted her: She was thoroughly shaken, wondering what was behind a greeting like that. 29-33 She was thoroughly shaken, wondering what was behind a greeting like that. beginning with Abraham and right up to now. beginning with Abraham and right up to now. (O), 11 Then an angel(P) of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. will go ahead of the Master to prepare his ways. The words bring to … … I’ve never slept with a man.”. His wife was descended from the daughters of Aaron. 1-4 So many others have tried their hand at putting together a story of the wonderful harvest of Scripture and history that took place among us, using reports handed down by the original eyewitnesses who served this Word with their very lives. Step 1 - Create an account or log in to start your free trial. He will turn many sons and daughters of Israel back to their God. The Lord is with you.”, 29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. Luke 1:26-38 The Message (MSG) A Virgin Conceives. Zachariah was paralyzed in fear. 80 The child grew up, healthy and spirited. But once inside, they couldn’t find the body of the Master Jesus. They found the entrance stone rolled back from the tomb, so they walked in. But his mother intervened: “No. Your prayer has been heard. Luke 11 Ask for What You Need 1 One day he was praying in a certain place. He is to be called John.”. Luke 1 1 So many others have tried their hand at putting together a story of the wonderful harvest of Scripture and history that took place among us, 2 using reports handed down by the original eyewitnesses who served this Word with their very lives. 45 Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!”, “My soul glorifies the Lord(BD)47     and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,(BE)48 for he has been mindful    of the humble state of his servant. Zacharias and Elizabeth were both descended from Aaron who was from the tribe of Levi (Luke 1:5), but Jesus was descended from the tribe of Judah through David (Matt. 43 But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord(BB) should come to me? In keeping with the season, our message is found in Luke 1. It wasn’t long before his wife, Elizabeth, conceived. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby in her womb leaped. John Piper Nov 10, 1980 11 Shares Conference Message. So many others have tried their hand at putting together a story of the wonderful harvest of Scripture and history that took place among us, using reports handed down by the original eyewitnesses who served this Word with their very lives. He continued speechless and had to use sign language with the people. Luke 1 The Message Bible << Mark 16 | Luke 1 | Luke 2 >> Dedication to Theophilus. the callous rich were left out in the cold. Her neighbors and relatives, seeing that God had overwhelmed her with mercy, celebrated with her. 66 Everyone who heard this wondered about it, asking, “What then is this child going to be?” For the Lord’s hand was with him. Copyright © 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson. He climbed into the boat that was Simon's and asked him to put out a little from the shore. Meanwhile, the congregation waiting for Zachariah was getting restless, wondering what was keeping him so long in the sanctuary. His name was Zachariah. 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