The Introduction of the Messiah

THE INTRODUCTION OF THE MESSIAH

Luke Chapters 1-5

1. Chapter 1 – The Birth of the John the Baptist and Jesus Foretold

• What was Zacharias doing when the Angel of the Lord appeared to him? (1:1-11).

• How did Zacharias respond to this visitor? What happened to him because of his response? (1:12-25

• How do you think Mary processed all that she was told and experienced by the visit of the Angel Gabriel? (1:26-38)

• Why did Mary visit Elizabeth? How did Elizabeth know that Mary was to be the mother of the Lord? (1:39-45)

• As Mary was visiting Elizabeth the Spirit inspired her to prophesy what is that prophecy called? (1:46-56)

• What was the miraculous event that happened in naming John? (1:57-66)

• What was the meaning of Zacharias’s prophecy? (1:67-80)

2. Chapter 2 – The Birth of Jesus and His early life

• Why did Joseph have to go to Bethlehem? How was this a fulfillment of Bible prophecy? (2:1-7; Mic 5:2).

• Who were the first people the angels announced the birth of Jesus to? Why do you think God chose these people to announce Jesus’ birth? (2:8-20).

• What did circumcision represent to the Jew? What did a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons indicate about Joseph and Mary? (2: 21-24; Lev 5:7).

• Who was Simeon and why was he at the temple? What was the last statement He made and how do you think Mary received it? (2:25-35).

• Anna was also at the temple and prophesied over Jesus. What thoughts do you think Mary and Joseph had as these two prophesied over Jesus? (2:36-38).

• Luke does not mention the Egypt trip to escape Herod the Great, but he does mention their return to Nazareth. Why do you think Luke did not include it in his Gospel? (2:39-40).

• Each Gospel writer gives us a glimpse of Jesus’ life. Luke shares with us the incident of Jesus being left behind at the temple. What was Jesus doing while at the temple? (2:41-52).

3. Chapter 3 – The Messiah’s Herald

• What was John the Baptist’s message? (3:1-20).

• Why was Jesus baptized? (3:21-22)

• What is the difference between Luke’s Genealogy of Jesus from Matthew’s? (Luke 3:23-38; Matt. 1:1-16).

4. Chapter 4 – The Temptation of Jesus and Early Ministry

• How did Satan temp Jesus and how did He respond to his temptations? (4:1-13).

• When Jesus began His ministry in Nazareth why did the people have a hard time accepting him? What was Jesus’ warning to them? (4:14-30).

• When Jesus went to Capernaum how did they receive His message and what happened while He was there? (4:31-37).

• What miracles took place at Simon’s house? Where did Jesus go after leaving Simon’s house and what did the people try to do? (4:38-44).

5. Calling Disciples and Ministry

• Who were the first disciples and what was their vocation? (5:1-11).

• What was a leper and what and what did Jesus ask him to do and why? (Luke 5:12-16; Lev chapters 13-14).

• Why were the Scribes and Pharisee put out because of Jesus’ healing of a paralyzed man? (5:17-26).

• Who was Levi and what occupation did he have? What name do we know Levi by? (Luke 5:27-32; Matt 10:3).

• What is fasting? Why did Jesus’ disciples not fast as John’s? (5:33-39).

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