Announcement of
John
John
Why was the birth of John especially miraculous? (2 things)
1. Elizabeth was unable to have children (barren)
2. Zechariah and Elizabeth both seemed too old to have a child
Why is the birth of Mary miraculous?
She is a virgin and ITS THE SON OF GOD who is going to die for our sins and set us free!
"Zechariah doubted the angel's message that he and his aged wife would have a son, the Messiah's forerunner...When the angle Gabriel announced to the virigin Mary that she would have a son..." is the lessons what? a. Aim b.Truth c. Application d. response e. lesson summary
What book, chapter, and verses is this story?
Luke 1:5-45
The Son of the Most High. And whom the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David.
Jesus!
Why was Zechariah hesitant?
Because he and Elizabeth were too old and Elizabeth was not able to have children
Read Luke 1:32,35. Pick out at least four words or phrases which show that Mary's son would be the Son of God.
"Son of the Most High"/"Highest"
"The Holy Spirit will come upon you"/on you
"Holy"
"The Son of God"
"What final preparations did God make for the birth of the promised Savior?" is the lessons what? a. Aim b.Truth c. Application d. response e. lesson summary
a. Aim
What book, chapter, and verses is the Announcement of John written?
Luke 1:5-25
Who is Gabriel?
The angel that is sent from God to Mary
When the angel announced to Zechariah that he and his wife would have a son, what other good news did Zechariah hear about his son? (select the correct ones)
a. His son would be a mighty leader in the army b. Many would rejoice because of his birth c. He would be great in the eyes of the Lord d. He would be holy and his family would get a free pass to heaven e. He would prepare people for the coming of the Lord
b , c , and e
Why do you think Gabriel told Mary about the fact that Elizabeth was expecting a baby?
Because Elizabeth was old and God was working outside the laws of nature. Gabriel was assuring Mary that nothing is impossible with God.
"God prepared Zechariah and Mary by sending the angel Gabriel to announce the miraculous births of John and Jesus." is the lessons what? a. Aim b.Truth c. Application d. response e. lesson summary
b. truth
What book, chapter, and verses was the Announcement of Jesus in?
Luke 1:26-38
What is the name of Zechariah's wife?
Elizabeth
1. Why should have Zechariah trusted Gabriel?
2. What happened because Zechariah did not trust in the Lord?
1. He was sent by the Lord
2. He was silenced and not able to talk until John is born
How did God prepare Mary?
God promised the virgin Mary that she would give birth to the Savior
"We gladly study God's Word as we eagerly anticipate Jesus' final coming" is the lessons what? a. Aim b.Truth c. Application d. response e. lesson summary
d.Response
1. Luke 1:15-17 describes what?
2. Luke 1:32-33 describes what?
1. Foretelling what John will do
2. Foretelling what Jesus will do
Herod was the king of ______ .
Judea
How did God prepare Zechariah for the Savior's coming?
God promised him a son who would prepare the people for the coming Savior
"Through his Word, God also prepares us for Jesus' advent, or coming." is the lessons what? a. Aim b.Truth c. Application d. response e. lesson summary
c. Application
What are similarities between these two passages? What is different about these two?
Luke 1:15-17 and Luke 1:32-33
Differences: 15-17 describes John and 32-33 describe Jesus