August 28, 2024 - Franklin Hall 114
Opening Prayer
Read Luke 1 all the way through
Study Questions
REREAD: Luke 1:1-4
- Why did Luke feel the need to write an 'orderly sequence' of the events?
- We don’t know much about who Theophilus was but what can we gather/infer about him?
REREAD: Luke 1:5-25
- Why does Luke include “In the days of King Herod of Judea”?
- What do we learn about Zechariah and Elizabeth in this passage?
- What is Zechariah’s response to the angel Gabriel?
- Does Zechariah’s conversation with Gabriel remind you of any stories from the Old Testament? What are the parallels?
REREAD: Luke 1:26-38
- What do we learn about Mary from this passage?
- What are the similarities and differences between Mary and Zechariah’s encounter with Gabriel?
- What can we learn about Mary’s faith based on her responses to Gabriel?
REREAD: Luke 1:39-56
- How does Elizabeth's joyful greeting to Mary underscore the significance of Mary's role?
- How does Mary's song express her understanding of God's character and His work in the world?