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The Christmas Story (Part 1)
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Background
I. Birth of John the baptist foretold
—Zacharias, of the division of Abijah and Elizabeth were blameless
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—They were both very “advanced in years” (vs 7)
--Zacharias was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense
—Angel Gabriel (see verse 19) appeared
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(Altar of incense is in the Holy Place, not Holies of Holies)
Altar of incense symbolic of the prayers of God’s people
Incense was to be burning on it always and maintained twice a day
It was considered holy (, 38)
Only the High priest could perform these duties ()
“In the Bible, to be at the right side "is to be identified as being in the special place of honor" Wikipedia
—Zacharias petition had been heard, he and Elizabeth will have a son to be named John
—John will be the fore-runner of the Messiah
—He will be filed with the Holy Spirit while in his mother’s womb
—He will go in the spirit and power of Elijah
—Zacharias doubted, Gabriel mutes Zacharias until prophecy fulfilled
—Elizabeth becomes pregnant and keeps herself in seclusion for five months
II.
Birth of Jesus foretold
—Sixth month (Month of Elizabeth’s pregnacy
—Gabriel sent to Nazareth
Engagement: First stage is Covanent
The wife was purchased for a price set by the father
Engagement: Second Stage was Betrothal
Both were legally married but have not become one
Husband would be regarded as son-in-law
Engagement: Third stage is Wedding
If a bride was found to have committed adultery, the husband was thought to be entitled to a divorce.
This was also the case if he even suspected her of infidelity.
He could also divorce his wife if he felt that she had violated normal morality, had become apostate, or had been less than efficient in the management of her household.
If a woman refused her husband his conjugal rights for a period of at least one year, she could be divorced.
Other grounds for divorcing a wife included insulting behavior to a husband or his relatives, contracting an incurable disease, or refusing to accompany her husband when he moved the domicile to a new area.
Generally, the bride left her parents when she married and went to live with her husband’s clan, as Rebekah did (Gn 24:58–59).
The phrase “to marry a wife” is from a root meaning to “become master” (Dt 21:13), and the wife frequently treated her husband as, and referred to him as, master.
They were generally not married until they co-inhabited for seven days
(That’s why Samson’s marriage was not considered complete ()
NOTE: We will be in heaven during the tribulation - 7 years!
Joseph was of the lineage of David
“Coming in” - possibly her home
Luke
“The Lord is with you” - speaks of God’s grace and Mary’s favor with God
luke 1
“Do not be afraid” Why would Mary fear?
Joseph not around
She was perplexed
Could Mary have felt she was about to be raped?
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If a bride was found to have committed adultery, the husband was thought to be entitled to a divorce.
This was also the case if he even suspected her of infidelity.
He could also divorce his wife if he felt that she had violated normal morality, had become apostate, or had been less than efficient in the management of her household.
If a woman refused her husband his conjugal rights for a period of at least one year, she could be divorced.
Other grounds for divorcing a wife included insulting behavior to a husband or his relatives, contracting an incurable disease, or refusing to accompany her husband when he moved the domicile to a new area.
Adultery is punishable by death ()
“Come upon” same as in
Gabriel tells Mary of Elizabeth
Possibly to get away from the presumption of adultery
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Elizabeth is filled with the Holy Spirit
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Mary exalts the Lord
Mary rejoices in humility ()
Mary stays about three months - probably until the birth of John
III.
Birth of the Messiah
Luke
Roman emperor Caesar Augustus (43 B.C.—A.D. 14).
His great-uncle, Julius Ceasar, named him as heir to the Roman throne.
A census could take up to ten years to complete
Quirinius was governor of Syria two times.
Between 12-2 BC and beginning about AD 6
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Why Bethlehem?
He was from the linage of David
Bethlehem probably had about 300 people
Firstborn - suggesting she had others
No room in the inn - mean a guest chamber or lodging place - not a hotel
No mention of an inn-keeper
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Region - outside of Bethlehem
Shepherds probably sleeping - sheep in a gated pen, shepherd sleeping at the gate
An angel - not a multitude - stood before them
“glory” very apparent, worship, glorious, praise”
“Fear not” NOT mentioned 365x in the Bible but about 178
We should not need to hear it 365x
The good news is for all people and will bring great joy!
The baby in wrapped in cloths and in a manger is a sign - suggesting this is not the norm
Multitude of angels - praising (not singing) God
Multitude of angels - praising (not singing) God
-God is praised for sending his son
-Man gets peace for receiving his son
“go to Bethlehem” - they were outside of it
“they came in a hurry” - A small town, not many babies
“Manger” - specifies the location - probably a cave
“Made known the statement” - proclaimed the Messiah
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“Made known the statement” - proclaimed the Messiah
Mary treasured and pondered
Luke emphasizes Mary’s perspective, Matthew Joseph’s
Are we giving glory to God for His precious gift to us
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