September 4, 2024 - Franklin Hall 114
Opening Prayer
Recap of Luke 1
- What do we remember about the author of Luke?
- Can someone summarize what happened in Luke 1?
Read Luke 2 all the way through
Study Questions
REREAD: Luke 2:1-7
- Why does Luke feel the need to mention the that it was a decree from Caesar Augustus and that Quirinius was governing Syria when this happened?
- What does the humble birth of Jesus reveal about God's character and plan?
- Mary gave birth to her “firstborn son”, what does this imply?
- See also Matt 1:24-25, Mark 6:3, John 2:12, Matt 12:46
REREAD: Luke 2:8-20
- What was the shepherds initial response to seeing an angel?
- What is significant about the angels message to the shepherds?
- What is the significance of the shepherds being the first to hear the news of Jesus' birth?
- How does Mary's treasuring and meditating on these events guide our own reflection on God's work in our lives?
REREAD: Luke 2:21-38
- What do we learn about Simeon based on the passage?
- How would you summarize Simeon’s praise to God and blessing to Jesus, Mary and Joseph?
- Based on your knowledge of the rest of Jesus’ life, is this accurate? Give examples.