45 Days to “Read the Gospel Challenge”. The Gospel of Luke Chapter Two: The Birth of Jesus Christ

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Isaiah 9:6 KJV“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son, is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”

 

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45 Days to Read the Gospel Challenge- The Gospel According to Luke Chapter 1 – Nothing is impossible with God

Overview of The Gospel of Luke:

Apostle Luke, a Gentile and a physician, wrote this Gospel and the Book of Acts.  Luke’s work is assumed to be written in AD 60-62 during the time disciple Paul was in jail.  His works were dedicated to Theophilus, a Roman dignitary.  Luke gives an ordered account of the events of Jesus’s life but not necessarily in order.  His primary research was eyewitnesses, disciples, and the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.

Luke knew the disciples personally.  He traveled with Paul most of the time. However, he also used other disciples’ work in his research, such as Mark, as a lot of his work included the Gospel of Mark. However, this Gospel gives many accounts of Jesus’s healing ministry because Luke was a physician himself.

Luke alone reported unusual circumstances surrounding the birth of John the Baptist and the annunciation of Mary.  He emphasized the central role of women, children, Gentiles, Samaritans, rich, sinners, and outcasts in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Luke proposed to narrate the ministry of Jesus Christ: Jesus Christ’s mission dedicated to the saving of sinners and his progression to the cross to become Savior of the World. 

 

45 Days Challenge to Read the Gospel-Gospel According to Luke Chapter 2 – The Birth of Jesus Christ

Time: 35 minutes to complete lesson: 20 minutes to read the entire post and take the interactive quiz, additional 15 minutes to view the video resource and resources.

 

Overview of Chapter Two:

 

 

Chapter Two: Learning Objectives

• Understand the Events of Jesus’ Birth: You will explore the key events and details surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ.
• Examine the Law of Dedication: You will learn about the Jewish tradition of dedicating all firstborn males to the Lord, as outlined in the Law of Moses.
• Identify Key Witnesses: You will recognize the individuals who witnessed Jesus’ birth, including Simeon, Anna, and the shepherds, and understand their roles in the story.
• Understand the Concept of Accountability: You will examine the significance of the age of accountability in Jesus’ life and its biblical importance.

 

 

Outline for Chapter Two

A. Many people travel to Jerusalem for registration and taxation.

B. The birth of Jesus in Bethlehem.

C. An angel announces Jesus’ birth to the shepherds.

D. The circumcision and naming of Jesus.

E. The Song of Simeon.

F. Anna the prophetess witnesses Jesus.

G. Jesus grows up in Nazareth.

H. At twelve years old, Jesus engages with the teachers in the temple, asking questions.

 

 

 

Reflection and Discussion:

Why do you think Jesus Christ came with such a humble beginning?  

 

Resources For This Lesson

Click here for the King James Bible (Luke) – Public Domain 1907 version in the text (pdf), mobile viewing on the web (KJV), YouTube audio, and video version Gospel of Luke Chapter Two (total time 8 min.)  :  Part One, Part Two, and Part Three 

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CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS OF GOSPEL OF LUKE – CHAPTER  TWO  (KJV)  

Chapter Highlights of Gospel According to Luke – Chapter Two  (KJV)  Answers to Objectives and Activity-Questions.

 

 A.  The story surrounding Jesus Christ’s birth. Luke 2: 1-17

¹And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.

 ²(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 

³And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 

⁴And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 

⁵To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

⁶And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 

⁷And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

⁸And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 

⁹And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.  ¹

⁰And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 

¹¹For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.

¹²And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

¹³And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 

¹⁴Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.

¹⁵And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

¹⁶And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

¹⁷And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

¹⁸And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 

¹⁹But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. 

²⁰And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. 

²¹And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb. 

 

B.  Birth rituals – Christ is circumcised and named Jesus: The Law of God enforced by Moses of dedication all males to the Lord.

²¹And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

²²And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;

²³(As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that opened the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;) 

²⁴And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.

 

 C.  The witnesses with a word from God: Simeon, Anna, and three shepherds. 

²⁵And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. 

²⁶And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.

 ²⁷And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, 

²⁸Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, 

²⁹Lord, now let thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:

³⁰For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,  

³¹Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; 

³²A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

³³And Joseph and his mother marveled at those things which were spoken of him. 

³⁴And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;

³⁵(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.

³⁶And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; 

³⁷And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fasting’s and prayers night and day. 

³⁸And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spoke of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

³⁹And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.

 

 

 D.  The age of accountability, Jesus was 12 when he expressed he knew who he was and his mission.

⁴⁰And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. 

⁴¹Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the Passover. 

⁴²And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. 

⁴³And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.

 ⁴⁴But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. 

⁴⁵And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.

⁴⁶And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.

⁴⁷And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

⁴⁸And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.

⁴⁹And he said unto them, How is it that you sought me? Will you not that I must be about my Father’s business? 

⁵⁰And they understood not the saying which he spoke unto them. 

⁵¹And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.

⁵²And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.

 

Interactive Quiz.

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Call to salvation:

John 3:16  “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Romans 10:9-10  9That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation. 

John 3:5-6  5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is the Spirit.