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Themes in Luke 1

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Themes in Luke 1

Luke 1:1 (show verse)

Your Excellency Theophilus: Since so many people have undertaken the task of compiling a narrative of events that have happened among us,

Epistles » Of luke to theophilus
Luke » Wrote to » Theophilus

Luke 1:2 (show verse)

[that is, people] who were ministers of the word and original eyewitnesses [of these events], and who passed them on to us; [and since]

Apostles » Saw Christ in the flesh
Christian ministers » Ministers of » Of the word
Epistles » Of luke to theophilus
Folly » Witnesses, two or thee required » Disciples and early Christians as
Fools » Witnesses, two or thee required » Disciples and early Christians as
Luke » Wrote to » Theophilus
Names » Of ministers » Ministers of the word
Witnesses » Disciples and early Christians as

Luke 1:3 (show verse)

I have thoroughly investigated the entire series of events [myself], I felt it would be good for me also to write you an orderly account of them.

Books » Often dedicated to persons of distinction
Epistles » Of luke to theophilus
Luke » Wrote to » Theophilus
Theophilus » A Christian » Addressed by » Luke » Gospel of luke

Luke 1:4 (show verse)

Then you could know how reliable the information is that you have been told.

Epistles » Of luke to theophilus
Luke » Wrote to » Theophilus

Luke 1:5 (show verse)

In the days of King Herod, of Judea, there was a certain priest named Zacharias of the "Abijah" division. He had a wife named Elizabeth who was a descendant of Aaron.

Abia » Called abijah » Chief » of priests
Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Elisabeth
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Herods of the new testament » Characteristics of enterprising, keen of intellect, builder of the temple, but bloodthirsty and cruel » Son of antipater, was appointed governor of coel-syria, and advanced from
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Judea » Also called judah and judaea » The term applies to all of palestine in
Marriage » The jews » Often contracted, in their own tribe
priests » The four courses which returned from babylon subdivided into twenty-four
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Zacharias, officiating priest in, has a vision of an angel; receives promise of a son
Zacharias » Father of john the baptist
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:6 (show verse)

They both did what was right in God's sight [by] living blamelessly according to all the commandments and requirements of the Lord.

Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Elisabeth
Character » Of saints » Righteous
Character of saints » Righteous
Christian conduct » Obeying God
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
God » Mercy of » Ordinances of
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Obedience » Instances of » Zacharias
Perfection » Ascribed to » Zacharias and elizabeth
Righteousness » Examples of
Righteousness » Is obedience to God's law
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Zacharias, officiating priest in, has a vision of an angel; receives promise of a son
Women » Good » Elisabeth
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:7 (show verse)

But they had no children, because Elizabeth was unable to bear offspring due to their both being very old.

Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Elisabeth
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Home » Family » Hard to bear causes of » Childlessness regarded as a misfortune
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Zacharias, officiating priest in, has a vision of an angel; receives promise of a son
Years » Illustrative » (well stricken in,) of old age
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:8 (show verse)

Now it happened that when Zacharias' turn came in his division,

Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Elisabeth
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Priest » The time of moses » Chosen by lot
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Zacharias, officiating priest in, has a vision of an angel; receives promise of a son
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

to perform his customary duties as a priest before God, he drew the responsibility [that day] of entering the Temple of the Lord to burn the incense offering. [Note: This was done on a golden Altar in the Temple by a priest twice a day].

Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Elisabeth
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Incense » Offering of, allotted to the priests
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Casting Lots » Priests and levites designated by, for sanctuary service
Offerings » Different kinds of » Incense
Priest » The time of moses » Chosen by lot
priests » Services of, divided by lot
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Zacharias, officiating priest in, has a vision of an angel; receives promise of a son
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:10 (show verse)

There was a whole crowd of people praying outside because it was the time for burning the incense offering.

Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Elisabeth
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Family » Parental prayers » Social and family
Incense » In making atonement
Incense » The jews prayed at time of offering
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Prayer » United » Social and family
Prayer » Causes of failure in » Social and family
Prayer meetings » Social and family
public Prayer » Exemplified » Jews
Temple » Solomon's » Uses of the temple » For prayer and worship
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Zacharias, officiating priest in, has a vision of an angel; receives promise of a son
The Second Temple » The jews » Prayed without, while the priest offered incense within
United prayer » Social and family
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:11 (show verse)

Just then an angel from the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the incense altar.

Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To zacharias
Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Announces the birth of john the baptist
Angels » Called » Angel of the lord
Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Elisabeth
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Gabriel » Appeared to » Zacharias
John » The baptist » Prophecies concerning
John » Miraculous birth of
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Zacharias, officiating priest in, has a vision of an angel; receives promise of a son
Visions » Often accompanied by » An appearance of angels
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:12 (show verse)

Zacharias became disturbed when he saw the angel and was gripped by fear.

Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To zacharias
Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Announces the birth of john the baptist
Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Elisabeth
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Fear » Slavish, of wicked » Needless
Gabriel » Appeared to » Zacharias
John » The baptist » Prophecies concerning
John » Miraculous birth of
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Zacharias, officiating priest in, has a vision of an angel; receives promise of a son
Trouble » Trouble, borrowing » Borrowing
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:13 (show verse)

But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid Zacharias, for your earnest prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will give birth to a son and you will name him John.

Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To zacharias
Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Announces the birth of john the baptist
Angels » Announced: » The conception of john the baptist
Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Elisabeth
Children » Promised to parents » Births foretold
Children » Good Children » Good Parents » Births foretold
Children » Often given in answer to prayer
Children » In answer to prayer » Zacharias
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Gabriel » Appeared to » Zacharias
John » The baptist » Prophecies concerning
John » Miraculous birth of
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Zacharias
Prayer » Answered » Zacharias, for a son
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Zacharias
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Zacharias, officiating priest in, has a vision of an angel; receives promise of a son
Vision » Of zacharias » In the temple
Zacharias » Father of john the baptist
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:14 (show verse)

And you will have joy and happiness and many people will rejoice when he is born.

Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To zacharias
Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Announces the birth of john the baptist
Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Elisabeth
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Gabriel » Appeared to » Zacharias
John » The baptist » Prophecies concerning
John » Miraculous birth of
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Zacharias, officiating priest in, has a vision of an angel; receives promise of a son
Vision » Of zacharias » In the temple
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:15 (show verse)

For he will be great in the sight of the Lord and he will not drink any wine or intoxicating drinks [Note: This restriction suggests that John may have taken the special vow of consecration making him a "Nazarite"]. And he will be filled with the Holy Spirit from the time he is born.

Abstinence » Total abstinence » Strong Drink » John the baptist a total abstainer
Total abstinence » From intoxicating beverages
Total abstinence » Instances of » John the baptist
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To zacharias
Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Announces the birth of john the baptist
Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Elisabeth
Children » Early piety of » John the baptist
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Gabriel » Appeared to » Zacharias
God, greatness of » True, general references to
Holy spirit » The comforter » Filling saints
Holy spirit » Baptism of » Men filled with
John » Mission of
John » The baptist » Prophecies concerning
John » A nazarite
John » Miraculous birth of
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Nazarite » Instances of » John the baptist
Nazarites » Different kinds of » From the womb
Nazarites » Prohibited from » Wine or strong drink
Social duties » Total abstinence from strong drink » John the baptist a total abstainer
Spirit » Filled (men)
Temperance » Total abstinence » John the baptist a total abstainer
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Zacharias, officiating priest in, has a vision of an angel; receives promise of a son
Vision » Of zacharias » In the temple
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:16 (show verse)

And he will influence many Israelites to turn to the Lord their God.

Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To zacharias
Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Announces the birth of john the baptist
Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Elisabeth
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Gabriel » Appeared to » Zacharias
John » Mission of
John » The baptist » Prophecies concerning
John » Miraculous birth of
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Zacharias, officiating priest in, has a vision of an angel; receives promise of a son
Vision » Of zacharias » In the temple
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:17 (show verse)

He will go on ahead of the Messiah [See verse 76], in the spirit and power of Elijah, to rekindle the affections of fathers for their children, and [to influence] disobedient people to live wisely like righteous people. And he will prepare the people to be ready for [the coming of] the Lord."

Agency » In salvation of men
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To zacharias
Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Announces the birth of john the baptist
Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Elisabeth
Elijah » Antitype of john the baptist
Elijah » Piety of
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Gabriel » Appeared to » Zacharias
God » People of general references to » Prepared for service
Jews, the » Called God's people » Prepared for service
John » Mission of
John » The baptist » Prophecies concerning
John » Miraculous birth of
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Called the "forerunner" of Christ
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
divine Messenger » John the baptist as » Called the "forerunner" of Christ
God's People » General references to » Prepared for service
Preparation » For blessings spiritual preparation, steps required in » Returning unto the lord
Preparation » Spiritual » Returning unto the lord
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Returning unto the lord
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Zacharias, officiating priest in, has a vision of an angel; receives promise of a son
Vision » Of zacharias » In the temple
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:18 (show verse)

And Zacharias said to the angel, "How will I know this? For I am an old man and my wife is [also] very old."

Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To zacharias
Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Announces the birth of john the baptist
Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Elisabeth
Children » Sometimes born when parents were old
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Gabriel » Appeared to » Zacharias
John » Miraculous birth of
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Miracles » Catalogue of » The conception by elizabeth
Sign » Asked for by, and given to » Zacharias
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Zacharias, officiating priest in, has a vision of an angel; receives promise of a son
Vision » Of zacharias » In the temple
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:19 (show verse)

The angel answered him, "I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God, and I was sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.

Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To zacharias
Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Announces the birth of john the baptist
Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Elisabeth
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Gabriel » Appeared to » Zacharias
God » Mercy of » Messengers of
Good » Tidings » Spiritual
John » Miraculous birth of
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Leaders » Men of God » Sent as divine messengers
Men of God » Leaders » Sent as divine messengers
Prophets » Examples of » Sent by God as divine messengers
Religious » Men of God » Sent as divine messengers
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Zacharias, officiating priest in, has a vision of an angel; receives promise of a son
good Tidings » Spiritual
Vision » Of zacharias » In the temple
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:20 (show verse)

And consider this, you will [have to] remain a mute and be unable to speak until the day when these things happen because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in due time."

Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To zacharias
Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Announces the birth of john the baptist
Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Elisabeth
Distrust » Of religious men » Zacharias, when promised that he should have a great son
mute) Dumb (deafness » Stricken of God
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
John » Miraculous birth of
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Scepticism » Of religious men » Zacharias, when promised that he should have a great son
Symbols and similitudes » Being mute
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Zacharias, officiating priest in, has a vision of an angel; receives promise of a son
Unbelief » Of religious men » Zacharias, when promised that he should have a great son
Unbelief » Instances of » Zacharias
Vision » Of zacharias » In the temple
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:21 (show verse)

Now the people who waited [outside] for Zacharias were very surprised that he was staying in the Temple so long.

Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Elisabeth
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Symbols and similitudes » Being mute
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Zacharias, officiating priest in, has a vision of an angel; receives promise of a son
Vision » Of zacharias » In the temple
Zacharias » Father of john the baptist
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:22 (show verse)

And when he [finally] came out, he was not able to talk to them. Then they realized he had seen a vision while in the Temple. So, he remained a mute and had to make [hand] signs to them [i.e., in order to be understood].

Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Elisabeth
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Symbols and similitudes » Being mute
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Zacharias, officiating priest in, has a vision of an angel; receives promise of a son
Vision » Of zacharias » In the temple
Visions » Often accompanied by » An appearance of angels
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:23 (show verse)

And so it happened, when he had completed the [required] days of his ministry, he went home.

Luke 1:24 (show verse)

After those days, his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and she stayed in seclusion for five months, saying,

Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Elisabeth
Conception » Miraculous » Elisabeth
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Miracles » Catalogue of » The conception by elizabeth
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:25 (show verse)

"The Lord has done this for me, and at this time [in my life] He has favored me by removing the stigma placed on me by people [i.e., for not having children]."

Barrenness » A reproach
Barrenness » Miraculously removed, instances of » Elisabeth
Childlessness » A reproach
Conception » Miraculous » Elisabeth
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Miracles » Catalogue of » The conception by elizabeth
Virtues » Of women » A devotional spirit
crowning qualities of Womanhood » A devotional spirit
Women » Persistence of examples of » Piety of
Women » Counsel of » Devout
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:26 (show verse)

Now in the sixth month [of Elizabeth's pregnancy] the angel Gabriel was sent from God to the Galilean town of Nazareth,

Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To zacharias
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To mary, concerning jesus
Betrothals » Joseph and mary
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Gabriel » Appeared to » Mary
Home » Betrothals » Joseph and mary
Jesus Christ » History of » Facts before the birth of » The angel gabriel appears to mary (at nazareth)
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Mary » The mother of jesus
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Nazareth » Joseph and mary live at
Women » Good » Mary
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:27 (show verse)

to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, a descendant of King David. The virgin's name was Mary.

Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To zacharias
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To mary, concerning jesus
Betrothal » A quasi-marriage
Betrothals » Joseph and mary
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Gabriel » Appeared to » Mary
Home » Betrothals » Joseph and mary
Jesus Christ » History of » Facts before the birth of » The angel gabriel appears to mary (at nazareth)
Joseph » Husband of mary
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Marriage » The jews » Often contracted, in their own tribe
Marriage » Betrothal a quasi-marriage
Mary » The mother of jesus
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Nazareth » Joseph and mary live at
Virgin » Mother of jesus was a
Women » Good » Mary
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:28 (show verse)

The angel came to her and said, "Greetings, you are someone greatly favored [i.e., by God]; the Lord is with you."

Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Announces the birth of jesus
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To zacharias
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To mary, concerning jesus
Blessings » Pronounced upon persons by the lord
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Gabriel » Appeared to » Mary
Jesus Christ » History of » Facts before the birth of » The angel gabriel appears to mary (at nazareth)
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Mary » The mother of jesus
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Salutations » Examples of
Salutations » Expressions used as » Hail
Social life » Wedding feasts » Examples of
The favor of God » Exemplified » Mary » Mother of jesus
Women » Good » Mary
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:29 (show verse)

But she became very troubled by what he said and wondered what such a greeting could mean.

Luke 1:30 (show verse)

Then the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid Mary, for you have received favor from God.

Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Announces the birth of jesus
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To zacharias
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To mary, concerning jesus
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Jesus Christ » History of » Facts before the birth of » The angel gabriel appears to mary (at nazareth)
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Mary » The mother of jesus
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Notable women » Mary, the woman chosen of God
The favor of God » Exemplified » Mary » Mother of jesus
Women » Notable » Mary, the woman chosen of God
Women » Good » Mary
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:31 (show verse)

And consider this, you will become pregnant and give birth to a son and you will name Him Jesus.

Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Announces the birth of jesus
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To zacharias
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To mary, concerning jesus
Christ » Name, wonderful » General references to
Conception » Miraculous » Mary
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
the Human nature of Christ » Was of the seed of » The woman
the Human nature of Christ » Is proved by his » Conception in the virgin's womb
Jesus Christ » History of » Facts before the birth of » The angel gabriel appears to mary (at nazareth)
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Kingdom of God » The kingdom of God having no end
Mary » The mother of jesus
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Name » Wonderful
Notable women » Mary, the woman chosen of God
Throne » God the father giving jesus Christ the throne of david
Women » Notable » Mary, the woman chosen of God
Women » Good » Mary
Wonderful » Name, Christ's
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:32 (show verse)

He will be great and will be called the Son of the Highest [i.e., God], and the Lord will give Him the throne of His forefather King David.

Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Announces the birth of jesus
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To zacharias
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To mary, concerning jesus
Conception » Miraculous » Mary
David » King of israel » Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Eternal » Kingdom » Eternal kingdom of God and Christ
Jesus Christ » History of » Facts before the birth of » The angel gabriel appears to mary (at nazareth)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Son of the highest one (God)
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Kingdom » Eternal kingdom of God and Christ
Kingdom of God » The kingdom of God having no end
Mary » The mother of jesus
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Names » Of Christ » Son of the highest
Notable women » Mary, the woman chosen of God
Throne » Of david
Throne » God the father giving jesus Christ the throne of david
Women » Notable » Mary, the woman chosen of God
Women » Good » Mary
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:33 (show verse)

And He will rule over the [spiritual] descendants of Jacob forever and there will be no end to His kingdom."

Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Announces the birth of jesus
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To zacharias
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To mary, concerning jesus
Jesus Christ, King » Has an everlasting kingdom
Church » His kingdom
Conception » Miraculous » Mary
David » King of israel » Prophecies concerning him and his kingdom
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Eternal » Kingdom » Eternal kingdom of God and Christ
Jesus Christ » History of » Facts before the birth of » The angel gabriel appears to mary (at nazareth)
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Kingdom » Eternal kingdom of God and Christ
Kingdom of God » The kingdom of God having no end
Mary » The mother of jesus
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Notable women » Mary, the woman chosen of God
Throne » God the father giving jesus Christ the throne of david
Women » Notable » Mary, the woman chosen of God
Women » Good » Mary
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:34 (show verse)

And Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, since I have never had sex with a man?"

Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Announces the birth of jesus
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To zacharias
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To mary, concerning jesus
Conception » Miraculous » Mary
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Jesus Christ » History of » Facts before the birth of » The angel gabriel appears to mary (at nazareth)
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Mary » The mother of jesus
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Notable women » Mary, the woman chosen of God
Virgin birth » Christ not the son of joseph
Women » Notable » Mary, the woman chosen of God
Women » Good » Mary
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:35 (show verse)

The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you and the power of the Highest [i.e., God] will overshadow you. Therefore, the child you carry will be called the holy Son of God.

Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Announces the birth of jesus
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To zacharias
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To mary, concerning jesus
Christ, character of » Holy
Conception » Miraculous » Mary
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Holy spirit » As omnipotent
Jesus Christ » History of » Facts before the birth of » The angel gabriel appears to mary (at nazareth)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Holy thing
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Mary » The mother of jesus
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Names » Of the holy spirit » Power of the highest
Notable women » Mary, the woman chosen of God
Power » Of the holy spirit » Exemplified in » The conception of Christ
Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Exhibited in » The conception of Christ
God, Trinity » Each person in, described as » Omnipotent
Virgin birth » Christ not the son of joseph
Women » Notable » Mary, the woman chosen of God
Women » Good » Mary
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:36 (show verse)

And consider this, your relative Elizabeth is also pregnant with a son in spite of her old age, and [even though] she was said to be unable to have children, she is now six months along.

Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Announces the birth of jesus
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To zacharias
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To mary, concerning jesus
Angels » Announced: » The conception of john the baptist
Conception » Miraculous » Elisabeth
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Jesus Christ » History of » Facts before the birth of » The angel gabriel appears to mary (at nazareth)
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Mary » The mother of jesus
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Notable women » Mary, the woman chosen of God
Women » Notable » Mary, the woman chosen of God
Women » Good » Mary
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:37 (show verse)

For nothing that God says [will happen] is impossible."

The Almighty » Power of God » Is infinite
Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Announces the birth of jesus
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To zacharias
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To mary, concerning jesus
Attributes of God » Power of God » Is infinite
Conception » Miraculous » Elisabeth
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
God » Mercy of » Omnipotence of
Jesus Christ » History of » Facts before the birth of » The angel gabriel appears to mary (at nazareth)
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Mary » The mother of jesus
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Notable women » Mary, the woman chosen of God
Power » Power power of God » Is infinite
Women » Notable » Mary, the woman chosen of God
Women » Good » Mary
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:38 (show verse)

And Mary said, "Here I am, the Lord's slave-girl; let it happen to me according to what you say." Then the angel left her.

Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Announces the birth of jesus
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To zacharias
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To mary, concerning jesus
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Jesus Christ » History of » Facts before the birth of » The angel gabriel appears to mary (at nazareth)
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Mary » The mother of jesus
Mary » Characteristics of » Submission
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Notable women » Mary, the woman chosen of God
Obedience » Instances of » Mary
The promises of God » Saints » Expect the performance of
Submission » To the divine will
Virtues » Of women » A devotional spirit
crowning qualities of Womanhood » A devotional spirit
Women » Persistence of examples of » Piety of
Women » Counsel of » Devout
Women » Notable » Mary, the woman chosen of God
Women » Good » Mary
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:39 (show verse)

About that time Mary made a hurried trip to a Judean town in the hill country. [Note: This was be the same province in which Jerusalem was located].

Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Jesus Christ » History of » Mary visits elisabeth (at hebron?)
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Judea, modern » A mountainous district
Mary » The mother of jesus » Visits her cousin, elisabeth
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:40 (show verse)

[Upon arriving] she entered the home of Zacharias and greeted [his wife] Elizabeth.

Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Jesus Christ » History of » Mary visits elisabeth (at hebron?)
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Mary » The mother of jesus » Visits her cousin, elisabeth
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Salutations » Were given » On entering a house
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:41 (show verse)

And it happened when Elizabeth heard Mary greet her, the baby in Elizabeth's womb "kicked," and she was filled with the Holy Spirit.

Devout mothers » Elizabeth
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Godly ancestry » Devout mothers » Elizabeth
Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The prophets » Elizabeth
Home » Devout mothers » Elizabeth
Jesus Christ » History of » Mary visits elisabeth (at hebron?)
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Mary » The mother of jesus » Visits her cousin, elisabeth
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Mothers » Devout » Elizabeth
Prophetesses » Elizabeth
Religion » Devout mothers » Elizabeth
Salutations » Were given » On entering a house
Women » Good » Elisabeth
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:42 (show verse)

Then she spoke out in a loud voice and said, " [Mary], you are [truly] blessed [from] among [all] women, and the child you will bear [i.e., Jesus] is blessed [as well].

Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Jesus Christ » History of » Mary visits elisabeth (at hebron?)
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Mary » The mother of jesus » Visits her cousin, elisabeth
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Poetry » Lyrics, sacred » The song » Of elizabeth
Prophetesses » Elizabeth
Psalms » Elisabeth
Women » Good » Elisabeth
Women » As poets » Elisabeth
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:43 (show verse)

But why has this happened to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to [visit] me?

Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Humility » Examples of » Men
Humility » Instances of » Elisabeth
Jesus Christ » History of » Mary visits elisabeth (at hebron?)
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Mary » The mother of jesus » Visits her cousin, elisabeth
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Notable women » Elisabeth, the humble woman
Poetry » Lyrics, sacred » The song » Of elizabeth
Prophetesses » Elizabeth
Psalms » Elisabeth
Women » Good » Elisabeth
Women » As poets » Elisabeth
Women » Notable » Elisabeth, the humble woman
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:44 (show verse)

For listen, when I heard your voice greeting me, the baby in my womb "kicked" for joy.

Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Jesus Christ » History of » Mary visits elisabeth (at hebron?)
Joy » Instances of » Of elisabeth, when mary visited her
Mary » The mother of jesus » Visits her cousin, elisabeth
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Poetry » Lyrics, sacred » The song » Of elizabeth
Prophetesses » Elizabeth
Psalms » Elisabeth
Salutations » Were given » On entering a house
Women » Good » Elisabeth
Women » As poets » Elisabeth
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:45 (show verse)

And she who [has] believed [the promises made by the Lord] is [truly] blessed, for the things which have been spoken to her [i.e., to Mary] by the Lord will [indeed] be fulfilled."

the Blessed » Who believe
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Jesus Christ » History of » Mary visits elisabeth (at hebron?)
Mary » The mother of jesus » Visits her cousin, elisabeth
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Poetry » Lyrics, sacred » The song » Of elizabeth
The promises of God » Saints » Expect the performance of
Prophetesses » Elizabeth
Psalms » Elisabeth
Women » Good » Elisabeth
Women » As poets » Elisabeth
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:46 (show verse)

Then Mary said, "My soul lifts up the Lord,

Devout mothers » Mary
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Glorifying God » Exemplified » Mary » Mother of jesus
Godly ancestry » Devout mothers » Mary
Home » Devout mothers » Mary
Jesus Christ » History of » Mary visits elisabeth (at hebron?)
Jesus Christ » History of » Mary's magnificat (at hebron?)
Joy » Instances of » Of mary, when she visited elisabeth
Magnificat » Of mary
Mary » Characteristics of » Faith and piety
Mary » The mother of jesus » Visits her cousin, elisabeth
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Mothers » Devout » Mary
Poetry » Lyrics, sacred » Of mary
Psalms » Of mary
Select readings » Mary's magnificat
Religion » Devout mothers » Mary
Virtues » Of women » A devotional spirit
crowning qualities of Womanhood » A devotional spirit
Women » Persistence of examples of » Piety of
Women » Counsel of » Devout
Women » As poets » Mary
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:47 (show verse)

and my spirit has rejoiced in God, my Savior.

Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Jesus Christ » History of » Mary visits elisabeth (at hebron?)
Jesus Christ » History of » Mary's magnificat (at hebron?)
Joy » Of saints, is » In Christ
Joy » Instances of » Of mary, when she visited elisabeth
Joy » Holy--exemplified » Mary » Mother of jesus
Magnificat » Of mary
Mary » Characteristics of » Faith and piety
Mary » The mother of jesus » Visits her cousin, elisabeth
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Poetry » Lyrics, sacred » Of mary
Psalms » Of mary
Select readings » Mary's magnificat
Rejoicing » Instances of
Women » As poets » Mary
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:48 (show verse)

For He has looked favorably on the humble circumstances of His servant-girl. And consider this, all generations of people will call me 'blessed' from now on.

Christ » Compassion of » Condescension of
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
God » Examples of Leadership » Condescension of
Jesus Christ » History of » Mary visits elisabeth (at hebron?)
Jesus Christ » History of » Mary's magnificat (at hebron?)
Joy » Instances of » Of mary, when she visited elisabeth
Magnificat » Of mary
Mary » Characteristics of » Faith and piety
Mary » The mother of jesus » Visits her cousin, elisabeth
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Poetry » Lyrics, sacred » Of mary
Psalms » Of mary
Select readings » Mary's magnificat
Women » As poets » Mary
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:49 (show verse)

For the Mighty One has done great things for me, and His name is holy.

Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
God, Holiness of » Exhibited in his » Name
Jesus Christ » History of » Mary visits elisabeth (at hebron?)
Jesus Christ » History of » Mary's magnificat (at hebron?)
Joy » Instances of » Of mary, when she visited elisabeth
Magnificat » Of mary
Mary » Characteristics of » Faith and piety
Mary » The mother of jesus » Visits her cousin, elisabeth
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Poetry » Lyrics, sacred » Of mary
Psalms » Of mary
Select readings » Mary's magnificat
Women » As poets » Mary
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:50 (show verse)

He shows mercy to generation after generation of people who have reverence for Him.

Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Fear of God » Promises concerning
God » Mercy of » Forgives sin
Jesus Christ » History of » Mary visits elisabeth (at hebron?)
Jesus Christ » History of » Mary's magnificat (at hebron?)
Joy » Instances of » Of mary, when she visited elisabeth
Magnificat » Of mary
Mary » Characteristics of » Faith and piety
Mary » The mother of jesus » Visits her cousin, elisabeth
Mercy » Forgives sin
God's Mercy » Manifested » To them that fear him
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Poetry » Lyrics, sacred » Of mary
Psalms » Of mary
Select readings » Mary's magnificat
Women » As poets » Mary
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:51 (show verse)

He has demonstrated power with His arm. He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their heart.

Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Jesus Christ » History of » Mary visits elisabeth (at hebron?)
Jesus Christ » History of » Mary's magnificat (at hebron?)
Joy » Instances of » Of mary, when she visited elisabeth
Magnificat » Of mary
Mary » Characteristics of » Faith and piety
Mary » The mother of jesus » Visits her cousin, elisabeth
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Poetry » Lyrics, sacred » Of mary
Pride » They who are guilty of, shall be » Scattered
Psalms » Of mary
Select readings » Mary's magnificat
Women » As poets » Mary
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:52 (show verse)

He has dethroned rulers and has exalted humble people.

Abasement » Of the proud foretold
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Jesus Christ » History of » Mary visits elisabeth (at hebron?)
Jesus Christ » History of » Mary's magnificat (at hebron?)
Joy » Instances of » Of mary, when she visited elisabeth
Magnificat » Of mary
Mary » Characteristics of » Faith and piety
Mary » The mother of jesus » Visits her cousin, elisabeth
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Poetry » Lyrics, sacred » Of mary
Psalms » Of mary
Select readings » Mary's magnificat
Women » As poets » Mary
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:53 (show verse)

He has filled the hungry with good things and has sent the rich away empty-handed.

Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Jesus Christ » History of » Mary visits elisabeth (at hebron?)
Jesus Christ » History of » Mary's magnificat (at hebron?)
Joy » Instances of » Of mary, when she visited elisabeth
Magnificat » Of mary
Mary » Characteristics of » Faith and piety
Mary » The mother of jesus » Visits her cousin, elisabeth
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Poetry » Lyrics, sacred » Of mary
Psalms » Of mary
Select readings » Mary's magnificat
Women » As poets » Mary
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:54 (show verse)

(As He said to our forefathers), He has helped His servants, the Israelites, [showing] that He remembered to be merciful

Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Jesus Christ » History of » Mary visits elisabeth (at hebron?)
Jesus Christ » History of » Mary's magnificat (at hebron?)
Joy » Instances of » Of mary, when she visited elisabeth
Magnificat » Of mary
Mary » Characteristics of » Faith and piety
Mary » The mother of jesus » Visits her cousin, elisabeth
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Poetry » Lyrics, sacred » Of mary
The promises of God » God remembers
Psalms » Of mary
Select readings » Mary's magnificat
Women » As poets » Mary
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:55 (show verse)

to Abraham and his descendants forever."

Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Jesus Christ » History of » Mary visits elisabeth (at hebron?)
Jesus Christ » History of » Mary's magnificat (at hebron?)
Joy » Instances of » Of mary, when she visited elisabeth
Magnificat » Of mary
Mary » Characteristics of » Faith and piety
Mary » The mother of jesus » Visits her cousin, elisabeth
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Poetry » Lyrics, sacred » Of mary
The promises of God » God remembers
Psalms » Of mary
Select readings » Mary's magnificat
Women » As poets » Mary
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:56 (show verse)

So, Mary stayed with [her relative] Elizabeth for about three months [i.e., until about the time John was born. See 1:26-31], and then returned to her home.

Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
Jesus Christ » History of » Mary visits elisabeth (at hebron?)
Joy » Instances of » Of mary, when she visited elisabeth
Mary » The mother of jesus » Visits her cousin, elisabeth
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Nazareth » Joseph and mary live at
Select readings » Mary's magnificat
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:57 (show verse)

Now when Elizabeth was due to deliver, she gave birth to a son.

Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
John » Miraculous birth of
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Zacharias, officiating priest in, has a vision of an angel; receives promise of a son
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:58 (show verse)

When her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had extended great mercy toward her [i.e., in giving her a child], they rejoiced with her.

Circumcision » Was performed » In the presence of the family, &c
Conception » Miraculous » Elisabeth
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
John » Miraculous birth of
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Zacharias, officiating priest in, has a vision of an angel; receives promise of a son
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:59 (show verse)

And it happened on the eighth day [i.e., since the baby was born] that they came to circumcise the child [i.e., to perform the Jewish rite of identity, signifying the responsibility to observe the law of Moses]. And they [i.e., probably the neighbors and/or relatives of Elizabeth and Zacharias] suggested that they name him Zacharias, after his father.

Children » Were named » After relatives
Children » Named at circumcision
Circumcision » Child named at the time of
Circumcision » Was performed » In the presence of the family, &c
Circumcision » Instances of » John the baptist
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
John » Miraculous birth of
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Zacharias, officiating priest in, has a vision of an angel; receives promise of a son
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:60 (show verse)

But his mother answered, "No, he will be named John."

Circumcision » Was performed » In the presence of the family, &c
Elisabeth (elizabeth) » The wife of zacharias and the mother of john the baptist
John » Miraculous birth of
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Zacharias, officiating priest in, has a vision of an angel; receives promise of a son
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:61 (show verse)

And they replied to her, " [But] there are not any of your relatives named that."

Children » Were named » After relatives
Circumcision » Was performed » In the presence of the family, &c
John » Miraculous birth of
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Zacharias, officiating priest in, has a vision of an angel; receives promise of a son
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:62 (show verse)

And [so] they made [hand] signs to the [baby's] father to find out what he wanted to name him.

John » Miraculous birth of
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Symbols and similitudes » Being mute
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Zacharias, officiating priest in, has a vision of an angel; receives promise of a son
Zacharias » Father of john the baptist
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:63 (show verse)

Then Zacharias asked for a writing tablet and wrote [the words] "His name is John." And they were all amazed.

John » Miraculous birth of
John the baptist » John the baptist being sent to prepare the way for jesus Christ
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Symbols and similitudes » Being mute
Tables » A slab upon which inscriptions were made
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Zacharias, officiating priest in, has a vision of an angel; receives promise of a son
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:64 (show verse)

Just then his mouth was capable of uttering speech, and his tongue could form words, and he praised God.

mute) Dumb (deafness » Stricken of God
John » Miraculous birth of
John the baptist » John the baptist being sent to prepare the way for jesus Christ
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Symbols and similitudes » Being mute
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Zacharias, officiating priest in, has a vision of an angel; receives promise of a son
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:65 (show verse)

Then all those who lived in the area became afraid; and people were talking about all these things throughout the entire hill country of Judea.

John » Miraculous birth of
John the baptist » John the baptist being sent to prepare the way for jesus Christ
Judea, modern » A mountainous district
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:66 (show verse)

And everyone who heard about this incident remembered it [i.e., for some time]. They were saying, "What will this child become? For the hand of the Lord was [surely] with him."

John the baptist » John the baptist being sent to prepare the way for jesus Christ
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:67 (show verse)

Then his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying,

Devout fathers » Zacharias, the Godly father of john the baptist
Fathers » Good Fathers » Zacharias, the Godly father of john the baptist
Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The prophets » Zacharias
John the baptist » John the baptist being sent to prepare the way for jesus Christ
Joy » Instances of » Of zecharias, when john the baptist was born
Leaders » Names of persons spoken of as » Zacharias
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Prophecy » They who uttered » Filled with the holy ghost
Prophets » Were under the influence of the holy ghost while prophesying
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Zacharias
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Zacharias the father of john
Select readings » The prophetic blessing of zacharias
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Zacharias
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Zacharias
Zacharias » Father of john the baptist
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:68 (show verse)

"May the Lord be praised, [who is] the God of the Israelites, for He has come to [the aid of] His people and bought them back [i.e., from bondage].

The Covenant » Fulfilled in Christ
God » Mysteries of » Redemption by
Israel/jews » The lord redeeming israel
Israel/jews » The lord saving israel
John the baptist » John the baptist being sent to prepare the way for jesus Christ
Joy » Instances of » Of zecharias, when john the baptist was born
Man » Redemption of » God the author of
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Poetry » Lyrics, sacred » Of zacharias
Praise » Is due to God on account of » His salvation
Psalms » Zacharias
Select readings » The prophetic blessing of zacharias
Redemption » God the author of
Redemption » Is of God
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Zacharias
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:69 (show verse)

He has provided a horn of salvation [i.e., His saving strength] for us from a descendant of His servant King David [i.e., Jesus, born of Mary]

Christ » Salvation through » Only through Christ
Christ » Names of » Horn of salvation
The Covenant » Fulfilled in Christ
Horns » Illustrative » Of power of Christ
Israel/jews » The lord saving israel
Jesus Christ » Names of » Horn of salvation
John the baptist » John the baptist being sent to prepare the way for jesus Christ
Joy » Instances of » Of zecharias, when john the baptist was born
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Names » Of Christ » Horn of salvation
Pardon » Is granted » Through Christ
Poetry » Lyrics, sacred » Of zacharias
Praise » Is due to God on account of » His salvation
The promises of God » Are » Fulfilled in Christ
Psalms » Zacharias
Select readings » The prophetic blessing of zacharias
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Zacharias
Salvation » Illustrated by » A horn
Salvation » Only through Christ
Salvation » Christ » Raised up for
Sinners » Salvation » Only through Christ
Zacharias (zechariah) » The father of john the baptist

Luke 1:70 (show verse)

(as He spoke through the message of the holy prophets of long ago).

The Covenant » Fulfilled in Christ
Holiness » Exemplified » Prophets
Israel/jews » The lord saving israel
John the baptist » John the baptist being sent to prepare the way for jesus Christ
Joy » Instances of » Of zecharias, when john the baptist was born
Miracles » Catalogue of » The incarnation of jesus
Poetry » Lyrics, sacred » Of zacharias
The promises of God » Are » Fulfilled in Christ
Prophecy » Respecting individuals, see under their names » Inspired
Prophecy » Given from the beginning
Prophets » Were called » Holy prophets
Prophets » Voice
Psalms » Zacharias
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Luke 1:71 (show verse)

[He has provided] salvation from our enemies, and from the [destructive] hand of all those who hate us,

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Luke 1:72 (show verse)

in order to show mercy to our forefathers and to remember His holy Agreement.

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Luke 1:73 (show verse)

[This Agreement was] the oath by which He swore to Abraham, our forefather,

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Covenant » Of God with men » Confirmed with an oath
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God » Mercy of » Oaths of
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Luke 1:74 (show verse)

that we would be delivered from the [destructive] hand of our enemies and [then] serve Him without fear

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Holiness » Saints » Should serve God in
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Luke 1:75 (show verse)

by living holy and righteous lives before Him all of our days.

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Holiness » Saints » Should serve God in
Holiness » Saints » Should continue in
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Luke 1:76 (show verse)

Yes, you [my] child [i.e., John], will be called the prophet of the Highest [i.e., God], for you will go ahead of the Lord's presence to prepare His ways.

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Luke 1:77 (show verse)

And [you will] provide the knowledge of salvation to His people, by [granting them] the forgiveness of their sins

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Knowledge » Of salvation
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Luke 1:78 (show verse)

because of God's merciful compassion. Therefore, the morning sun from above will arise

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Glory of Christ » As the true light
Jesus Christ » Names of » Dayspring
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God's Mercy » Described as » Tender
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Luke 1:79 (show verse)

to shine on those who are sitting in darkness and [are under] the shadow of death, and to direct our feet into the way of peace."

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Glory of Christ » As the true light
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Luke 1:80 (show verse)

So, the child [i.e., John] grew and became strong in [his] spirit and stayed in the desert until the day when he appeared publicly to the Israelites.

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Children » Instances of » John
Deserts » General references to
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