Luke Bible Study, Day 3 Today’s passage: Luke 1:26–80 Focus verse:“You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.” (Luke 1:31) Six months later the angel, Gabriel, makes a return visit to earth. This time it’s to see Mary, a young girl, a virgin. Luke makes sure we […]
Luke Bible Study, Day 2 Today’s passage: Luke 1:5–25 Focus verse: Both of them were righteous in the sight of God. (Luke 1:6) Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth have no kids. They’re old. Seriously old. Their chance to have a baby has passed. From a human perspective it’s ridiculous, yet they pray for the improbable. They’re […]
Childless, Elizabeth and husband Zechariah are getting old; their chance for kids is slim. Still they pray for the improbable. Despite not receiving what they yearn for, their faith remains strong. They are a righteous couple who honor God. One day at work, an angel shows up and tells Zechariah that he and his barren […]
Elizabeth’s Unborn Child Leaps for Joy at the Sound of Mary’s Voice Today’s Passage: Luke 1:39–45 Focus Verse: “Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” (Luke 1:45) Not only will Mary have a baby, but her much older relative Elizabeth will have one too. Mary sets off […]
The Angel Gabriel Has Some Shocking News for Young Mary Today’s Passage: Luke 1:26–30 Focus Verse: “Greetings, you who are highly favored!” (Luke 1:28) Back to Luke’s narrative, our story switches from foretelling the birth of John the Baptist to foretelling the birth of Jesus. Just as the angel Gabriel gave exciting news to Zechariah […]