A thorough discussion of the second half of the first chapter of Luke leads the reader to consider the birth of John the baptist and his ministry in the wilderness. The corruption of the Temple priesthood and the coming of the Messiah are acute issues in the minds and hearts of the people of Israel. A notable discussion of the various sects of judaism at that time, the actions of John and the historical setting of the time of both his birth and the birth of Messiah are covered in this lesson.
