General
To draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us.
What have many undertaken?
Startled and gripped with fear.
According to Luke chapter 1: verse 12, what was Zechariah?
An angel of the Lord said it to Zechariah standing at the right side of the altar of incense.
Who said it, to whom, and where: "Do not be afraid Zechariah; your prayer has been heard"?
1. Zechariah
2. by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood
Two-part question: Who was chosen to go into the temple of the Lord and burn incense, and how was he chosen?
Quote Luke 1:31
You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.
Carefully
How has Luke himself investigated everything from the beginning?
Both very old.
According to Luke chapter 1: verse 7, what were they?
Zechariah said it to the angel, and the angel said to him, "I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to tell you this good news."
Who said it, to whom, and what was the reply: "How can I be sure of this? I am an old man and my wife is well along in years"?
1. The Holy Spirit
2. even before he is born
Two-part question: With whom will John be filled, and when?
Quote Luke 1:1-2.
Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word.
So that he may know the certainty of the things he has been taught.
Why did Luke too decide to write an orderly account for Theophilus?
A joy and delight to you.
According to Luke chapter 1: verse 14, what will he be?
The angel said it to Mary and she replied, "How will this be since I am a virgin?"
Who said it, to whom, and what was the reply: "He will reign over Jacob's descendants forever; his kingdom will never end"?
1. Zechariah
2. because he did not believe Gabriel's words
Two-part question: Who will be silent and not able to speak, and why?
Quote Luke 1:3-4.
With this in mind, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I too decided to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught.
Blamelessly
How did both of them observe all the Lord's commands and decrees?
He sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth (in the sixth month of Elizabeth's pregnancy.
According to Luke chapter 1: verse 26, what did God do?
Elizabeth said it to Mary in a loud voice.
Who said it, and to whom, and how: "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear!"?
1. a vision
2. in the temple
Two-part question: What had Zechariah seen, and where?
Quote Luke 1:16-17
He will bring back many of the people of Israel to the Lord their God. And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the parents to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous -- to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.
God
Before whom was Zechariah serving as priest?
"The Lord has done this for me. In these days he has shown his favor and taken away my disgrace among the people."
According to Luke chapter 1: verse 25, what did Elizabeth say?
Elizabeth said it to Mary.
Who said it, and to whom: "But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me"?
1. Zechariah
2. when his time of service was completed
Two-part question: Who returned home, and when?
Quote Luke 1:32-33
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over Israel's descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.