Luke 1:5-25 – Zacharias and the angel
Barren women and the redemption of Israel illustrate man’s impotence or futility compared to God’s miraculous and merciful provision − Sarah (Genesis 18), Rebekah (Genesis 25), Rachel (Genesis 30), the mother of Samson (Judges 13), Hannah (1Samuel 1 and 2) and Elizabeth.
Luke 1: 26-38 Gabriel and Mary
Luke 1:32 The Davidic dynasty − 2Samuel 7:8-16; 1Chron 17:13 and 14; Psalm 89 Before he is conceived, after he is born, at his death, and before his ascension, the king aspect is emphasized.
Matthew 1:18-25 – Joseph and the angel
1:23 – Isaiah 7:14 The Masoretic text has this as “young maiden” or “young woman” and not “virgin.” Nowhere else in the Scriptures is any indication that God would create seed within Mary; therefore, it was a mystery.
Luke 1:39-56 – Mary visits Elizabeth.
Luke 1:57-80 – John is born.
Luke 2:1-7 – Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem
Luke 2:1-7 – Shepherds
Luke 2:8-20 – Jesus and Simeon
Luke 2:21-38 – Jesus and Anna
Matthew 2:1-12 – Magi
Matthew 2:13 – Flight to Egypt
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