Luke

Introduce the four gospels Matthew, Mark, Luke, John with four different viewpoints as King, Servant, Man, Son of God respectively revealing four different facets of Lord Jesus Christ. Also explain the Hebrew word Tzemach (translated as shoot/sprout/branch) as a prophetic allusion to Lord Jesus Christ. Additionally explore the usage of the title 'Son of Man' in Bible and bring out interesting aspects of it. Wrap up the presentation with goals and expectations of this new series of Luke.

Title: Introduction to the book of Luke Description: Overview of the book: 3 major sections and road map of the series.

Title: Forerunner's Birth Announced Description: A Biographer's Note (Luke 1:1-4), A101 - John the Baptizer's Birth Announced (Luke 1:5-25). Explore what it means by "blameless in commandments and ordinances of the Lord". Angel Gabriel sent from God to Zacharia the priest, Elizabeth - a barren woman would conceive a son (a well-established pattern in Bible), an incense-prayer answered, explain unbelief-mute (belief-witness), explain the phrase "filled with Holy Spirit", explain the phrase "power and spirit of Elijah", explore mission of John the Baptizer. Explain the name John and its meaning which comes from heaven. Explain transitions from Sinai to Zion, Levitical to Melchizedek. Also study appropriate quotes from Old Testament.

Birth of Savior announced by angel Gabriel.

Mary visits Elizabeth, Hymn of Praise (Luke 1:39-56) Visiting and Greetings Mary sings “A Hymn of Praise”, compare with Hannah’s. An awesome sovereign God, defies the nature, turns things upside down, visited us with favor. Phrase: “my Lord and my God” [one that was conceived in the womb]

Part A – Birth and Development of Son of Man A1 – Events Preceding the Birth of Son of Man ============================================ A104 – Birth of John the Baptizer (Luke 1:57-66) The miracle birth The miracle surrounding the naming The miracle of loosening of tongue of Zachariah ============================================ A105 – Hymn of Praise (Luke 1:67-80) Prophesying by Zachariah Horn of Salvation (Jesus Christ) House of David (Jesus Christ) Dayspring on High (Jesus Christ) Light to them that sit in Darkness and Shadow of Death The Prophet of the Highest (John) Knowledge of Salvation (John and Jesus Christ) The Way of Peace (John and Jesus Christ) =========================================== Summary

Part A – Birth and Development of Son of Man A2 – Birth of Son of Man, Son of God, Son of David A201 – Birth of Savior, Highest Gift of Heaven (Luke 2:1-7) Roman census Bethlehem – place, time and prophecies Highest gift of Heaven – Savior of the World is Born Full of Grace and Truth – Incarnate Word

Part A – Birth and Development of Son of Man A2 – Birth of Son of Man, Son of God, Son of David A202 – Angelic Message, First Gospel on Earth (Luke 2:8-12) Explore the word “Christ” Explore the first gospel by angel Explore semeion behind the scenes

Celebration - Heaven and Earth United. Luke 2:13-20

Normal Human Development of Jesus Christ. 1. Incarnation Insights - enfleshment, embodyment: One person two natures: divine and human 2. Eight Day - Circumcision (flesh) of baby Jesus 3. Fortieth Day - Tribute offering at temple - redemption of the first born 4. Confession and testimony of Simeon and his song, prophecy, praise 5. Confession of Anna and her testimony 6. Twelfth Year - Asking and answering questions with teachers at temple by the boy Jesus.