45 Days to Read the Gospel Challenge. The Gospel of Luke Chapter One-Nothing is Impossible with God
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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.
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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 Chapter One:
Zacharias and Elizabeth were holy people that loved and obeyed God. Zacharias was a priest that conducted business well. He also had the high honor of lighting the incense in the church when people came to pray. Zacharias and Elizabeth are up in age and childless because Elizabeth was barren. The angel Gabriel told Zacharias that God was answering his request: he and Elizabeth would conceive a child, and the child would be named John. Zacharias questioned the angel because of his and Elizabeth’s age. Gabriel punished Zacharias for not believing him. Gabriel told Zacharias he would not speak until the blessing had manifested in his life.
Note: This parable demonstrates how important it is to not speak against or doubt what you asked God for. We can cancel blessings and the answers to our prayers with our disbelieving conversation. Gabriel discreetly blessed Zacharias by making him unable to speak so that his blessing would not get canceled. Here we learn to wait patiently and quietly for prayers to be answered. In addition, a delay is not a denial from God as anything is possible with God. Hebrew 11:6 It is impossible to please God without faith.
James 1:6-8 6 6But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavered is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. 7For let not that man think that he shall receive anything of the Lord. 8A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways.
Mark 11: 24- 26 24Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. 25And when ye stand praying, forgive if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. 26But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses. (Make sure you know God’s will so you ask for things that are in the will of God, never harming anyone. Revenge is mine, saith the Lord.
The Virgin Mary was sent a message from God by Gabriel that she would conceive a son, Jesus Christ. The Son of God. Mary responded with belief and obedience. “Let it be according to your word”. Mary was known to speak scripture, ” Luke 1:45 My soul magnifies the Lord.” Mary’s father was King David. Therefore, Jesus’ physical descendent is through Mary’s line. David’s throne was emblematic of the messianic Kingdom. Elizabeth and Mary are cousins.
How can a virgin have a baby? How can an old baron woman bear a child? Can you imagine an angel delivering you a message? Have you heard of a child being born and at birth opens his eyes and starts praising God? Do you believe that Jesus Christ came in the flesh as the Son of God to be Savior of the world? Zacharias a righteous man prophesized of their births and what it meant to Israel. There is nothing impossible with God. These are the stories of this chapter.
Time: 45 minutes to complete lesson: 30 minutes to read the entire post and take the interactive quiz, additional 15 minutes to read the bible chapter.
Objectives Chapter One (What you will learn)
A. The punishment Zacharias received from the Angel Gabriel for not believing the message sent by God.
B. The message Gabriel gave to the Virgin Mary concerning the birth of Jesus Christ and how Mary received it.
C. The miracle of the baby John: brought forth praising God at birth, setting an example for the world.
D. The message Gabriel gave to Zacharias about who John would become.
Outline for Chapter One
A. The angel Gabriel foretells to Zacharias the birth and office of John;
B. The angel Gabriel foretells to Mary the birth and character of Jesus.
C. The unusual circumstances of the birth and circumcision of John.
D. The prophesizing of Zacharias about the births of John and Jesus Christ.
Reflection and Discussion: Something to think about.
Can you think of anything that God cannot do?
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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 Luke Chapter One, Part One, Part Two, Part Three and Part Four.
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Chapter Highlights of Gospel of Luke – Chapter One (KJV)
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Chapter Highlights of Gospel According to Luke – Chapter One (KJV) Answers to Objectives and Activity-Questions.
A. The punishment Zacharias received from the Angel Gabriel for not believing the message sent by God.
18And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well-stricken in years.
19And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.
20And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believe not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.
B. The message Gabriel gave to the Virgin Mary concerning the birth of Jesus Christ and how Mary received it.
Luke 1: 26-30 26And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
27To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.
28And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.
29And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.
30And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favor with God.
31And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.
32He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:
33And he shall reign over the house of Jacob forever; and of his kingdom, there shall be no end.
34Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?
35And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
36And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.
37 For with God nothing shall be impossible.
C. The miracle of the baby John: brought forth praising God at birth, setting an example for the world.
John 1: 63- 67 63And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marveled all.
64And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, and praised God.
65And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea.
66And all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him.
67And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,
D. Nothing is impossible with God.
Luke:37 37 For with God nothing shall be impossible.
E. The message Gabriel gave to Zacharias about who John would become.
John 1: 14-17 14And thou shalt have joy and gladness, and many shall rejoice at his birth.
15For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother’s womb.
16And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God.
17And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.
Interactive Quiz.
See “Chapter One Highlights” for scriptures and help with the quiz. If needed, refresh the screen to retake the quiz.
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#1. Given the scriptures Luke 1:18-20 (KJV), answer the following question. Select the letter below that corresponds with your answer. What punishment did Zacharias receive from the Angel Gabriel for not believing the message sent by God?
#2. Given the following scriptures Luke 1:30-35 (KJV), select below whether the statements are True or False. These statements are regarding the birth of Jesus Christ. Luke 1:30 -35 30And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favor with God. 31And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. 32He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: 33And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. 34Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? 35And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
#3. Given the following scriptures Luke 1:13-16 (KJV), select below whether the statements are True or False. These statements are regarding the birth of John the Baptist. 13But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John. 14And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth. 15For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb. 16And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God. 17And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.
#4. Given the scriptures Luke 1: 63-64 (read scripture in Chapter Highlights), answer the following question. Select the letter below that corresponds with your answer. What was the miracle performed by baby John that instilled fear and reached all the hill country of Judaea?
#5. Given the following scripture Luke 1: 37, select below whether the statement is True or False. 37For with God nothing shall be impossible.
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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.
