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Themes in Luke 2

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Themes in Luke 2

Luke 2:1 (show verse)

Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth.

Augustus » An important roman emperor
Augustus » Caesar augustus
Caesar » Augustus » Caesar augustus
Caesar » Augustus
Census » Of the roman empire, by caesar
Government » Imperial
Jesus Christ » History of » Birth of (at bethlehem)
Joseph » Husband of mary » Goes to bethlehem to be enrolled
King's decrees » Decrees of
Roman emperors » Caesar augustus
Roman empire » Ruled by » Augustus caesar
The Roman empire » Emperors of, mentioned » Augustus
The Roman empire » Called the world from its extent
Tax » Poll
Tax » The rv changes the reading to enrolled instead of taxed
The Nation » Kings » Decrees of
The Nation » Imprisonment mutilations » Census taken, of the israelites
Tribute » Roman » Decree of augustus for
Tribute (taxes) » From conquered nations

Luke 2:2 (show verse)

This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria.

Census » Of the roman empire, by caesar
Cyrenius (quirinius) » Governor of syria when jesus was born
Jesus Christ » History of » Birth of (at bethlehem)
Joseph » Husband of mary » Goes to bethlehem to be enrolled
Quirinius » Governor of syria when jesus was born
Syria » The roman province of, included the land of canaan
Syria » Subdued and governed by the romans
Tax » The rv changes the reading to enrolled instead of taxed
Tribute » Roman » First levied in judea when cyrenius was governor
Tribute (taxes) » From conquered nations

Luke 2:3 (show verse)

And everyone was on his way to register for the census, each to his own city.

Census » Of the roman empire, by caesar
Jesus Christ » History of » Birth of (at bethlehem)
Joseph » Husband of mary » Goes to bethlehem to be enrolled
Syria » The roman province of, included the land of canaan
Tax » The rv changes the reading to enrolled instead of taxed
Tribute » Roman » Persons enrolled for, in the native place of their tribe and family
Tribute (taxes) » From conquered nations

Luke 2:4 (show verse)

Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,

Bethlehem » A city » A city southwest of jerusalem » Birthplace of jesus
Bethlehem » A city » A city southwest of jerusalem » The city of joseph
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Birth
Jesus Christ » History of » Birth of (at bethlehem)
Joseph » Summary of his life » Husband of mary
Joseph » Husband of mary » Goes to bethlehem to be enrolled
Joseph » Husband of mary » Belongs to the town of bethlehem
Joseph » Husband of mary » Lives at nazareth
Nazareth » Joseph and mary live at
Tribute » Roman » Persons enrolled for, in the native place of their tribe and family
Tribute (taxes) » From conquered nations

Luke 2:5 (show verse)

in order to register along with Mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child.

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Birth
Jesus Christ » History of » Birth of (at bethlehem)
Mary » The mother of jesus
Tribute » Roman » Persons enrolled for, in the native place of their tribe and family
Tribute (taxes) » From conquered nations

Luke 2:6 (show verse)

While they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth.

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Birth
Jesus Christ » History of » Birth of (at bethlehem)
Mary » The mother of jesus

Luke 2:7 (show verse)

And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Announces the birth of jesus
Children » Treatment of, at birth
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Humiliation of
the Human nature of Christ » Is proved by his » Birth
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Birth
Jesus Christ » History of » Birth of (at bethlehem)
Joseph » Husband of mary » Jesus born to
Mary » The mother of jesus
Sufferings of Christ » Endured humiliation
Swaddle » Wrapping » Of children
Travelers » The caravansera or public inn for, noticed

Luke 2:8 (show verse)

In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night.

Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Announces the birth of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Angels appear to the shepherds (in the vicinity of bethlehem)
Mary » The mother of jesus
Night » Eastern shepherds watched over their flocks during
Shepherd » One who cares for flocks of sheep
Shepherd » Angels appeared to
Shepherds » Care of the sheep by, exhibited in » Watching over them by night

Luke 2:9 (show verse)

And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened.

Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Announces the birth of jesus
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To the shepherds
Glory » Christ's » God's
God » Glorifying » Glory of
Jesus Christ » History of » Angels appear to the shepherds (in the vicinity of bethlehem)
Mary » The mother of jesus
Shepherd » Angels appeared to

Luke 2:10 (show verse)

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people;

Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Announces the birth of jesus
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To the shepherds
Angels » Announced: » The birth of Christ
Good » Tidings » Spiritual
The gospel » Brings peace
Holy spirit » Sin against
Jesus Christ » History of » Angels appear to the shepherds (in the vicinity of bethlehem)
Joy » The gospel, good tidings of
Mary » The mother of jesus
Shepherd » Angels appeared to
good Tidings » Spiritual

Luke 2:11 (show verse)

for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is

Christ the Lord.

Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Announces the birth of jesus
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To the shepherds
Angels » Announced: » The birth of Christ
Anger of God » Averted by Christ
Christ » Saviour » Came to earth to be
Christ » Names of » Saviour
the Human nature of Christ » Is proved by his » Birth
Jesus Christ » History of » Angels appear to the shepherds (in the vicinity of bethlehem)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ the lord
Jesus Christ » Names of » Saviour
Joy » The gospel, good tidings of
Mary » The mother of jesus
Names » Of Christ » Saviour
Jesus Christ, Savior » Came to earth to be
Shepherd » Angels appeared to

Luke 2:12 (show verse)

This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Announces the birth of jesus
Angels » Announced: » The birth of Christ
Children » Treatment of, at birth
Jesus Christ » History of » Angels appear to the shepherds (in the vicinity of bethlehem)
special divine Manifestations » Signs given to confirm faith
Mary » The mother of jesus
Shepherd » Angels appeared to
Swaddle » Wrapping » Of children

Luke 2:13 (show verse)

And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Announces the birth of jesus
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To the shepherds
Angels » Wait upon Christ
Angels » Nature » Hosts
Angels » Celebrate the praises of God
Christ » For select reading » Angels wait upon
Heavenly » Multitude » Praise
Jesus Christ » History of » Angels appear to the shepherds (in the vicinity of bethlehem)
Joy » Great joy, occasions of » The incarnation of Christ
Joy » Instances of » Of angels, when jesus was born
Mary » The mother of jesus
Peace » General references to spiritual
Praise » In heaven
Praise » Encouraged » Heavenly
Praise » The heavenly host engage in
Shepherd » Angels appeared to
Worship » Parental prayers » Heavenly

Luke 2:14 (show verse)

“Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace among men

with whom He is pleased.”

Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Announces the birth of jesus
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To the shepherds
Angels » Celebrate the praises of God
Anger of God » Averted by Christ
Glorifying God » Exemplified » Angels
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The angels
The gospel » Brings peace
Heavenly » Multitude » Praise
Jesus Christ » History of » Angels appear to the shepherds (in the vicinity of bethlehem)
Joy » Great joy, occasions of » The incarnation of Christ
Joy » Instances of » Of angels, when jesus was born
Mary » The mother of jesus
Peace » General references to spiritual
spiritual Peace » Announced by angels
Praise » In heaven
Praise » Encouraged » Heavenly
Reconciliation with God » Proclaimed by angels at the birth of Christ
Shepherd » Angels appeared to
Worship » Parental prayers » Heavenly

When the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds began saying to one another, “Let us go straight to Bethlehem then, and see this thing that has happened which the Lord has made known to us.”

Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Announces the birth of jesus
Bethlehem » A city » A city southwest of jerusalem » Birthplace of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Angels appear to the shepherds (in the vicinity of bethlehem)
Mary » The mother of jesus
Seeking God » Includes seeking » Christ
Shepherd » Angels appeared to

Luke 2:16 (show verse)

So they came in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the baby as He lay in the manger.

Jesus Christ » History of » Angels appear to the shepherds (in the vicinity of bethlehem)
Mary » The mother of jesus
Seeking God » Includes seeking » Christ
Shepherd » Angels appeared to

Luke 2:17 (show verse)

When they had seen this, they made known the statement which had been told them about this Child.

Jesus Christ » History of » Angels appear to the shepherds (in the vicinity of bethlehem)
Mary » The mother of jesus
Religious zeal » Instances of » Shepherds
Shepherd » Angels appeared to

Luke 2:18 (show verse)

And all who heard it wondered at the things which were told them by the shepherds.

Jesus Christ » History of » Angels appear to the shepherds (in the vicinity of bethlehem)
Mary » The mother of jesus
Religious zeal » Instances of » Shepherds
Shepherd » Angels appeared to

Luke 2:19 (show verse)

But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart.

Jesus Christ » History of » Angels appear to the shepherds (in the vicinity of bethlehem)
Mary » The mother of jesus
Shepherd » Angels appeared to

Luke 2:20 (show verse)

The shepherds went back, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen, just as had been told them.

Glorifying God » Exemplified » The shepherds
Jesus Christ » History of » Angels appear to the shepherds (in the vicinity of bethlehem)
Joy » Instances of » Of the shepherds, when they saw the infant jesus
Shepherd » Angels appeared to
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the shepherds

Luke 2:21 (show verse)

And when eight days had passed, before His circumcision, His name was then called Jesus, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.

Children » Named at circumcision
Circumcision » Child named at the time of
Circumcision » Instances of » Jesus
the Human nature of Christ » Is proved by his » Circumcision
Jesus Christ » History of » Is presented in the temple (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » History of » Circumcision of (at bethlehem)
the Law of moses » Christ » Circumcised according to
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus brought to, according to the law and custom

Luke 2:22 (show verse)

And when the days for their purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord

Defilement » Caused by » Childbirth
the First-born » Laws respecting, observed at Christ's birth
Jesus Christ » History of » Is presented in the temple (in jerusalem)
Joseph » Husband of mary » Presents jesus in the temple
Purification » For women » After childbirth
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus brought to, according to the law and custom
The Second Temple » Christ » Presented in
Women » Purifications of » After childbirth

Luke 2:23 (show verse)

(as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”),

the First-born » Laws respecting, observed at Christ's birth
Jesus Christ » History of » Is presented in the temple (in jerusalem)
Joseph » Husband of mary » Presents jesus in the temple
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus brought to, according to the law and custom

Luke 2:24 (show verse)

and to offer a sacrifice according to what was said in the Law of the Lord, “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”

Birds » Used as sacrifices » Pigeons, offered in sacrifice
Birds » Used as sacrifices » Turtle doves, offered in sacrifice
turtle Dove » Prescribed for purification » Of women
Doves » Turtle doves, offered in sacrifice
Jesus Christ » History of » Is presented in the temple (in jerusalem)
Joseph » Husband of mary » Presents jesus in the temple
Pigeon » Used as sacrifice
Pigeons » Pigeons, offered in sacrifice
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus brought to, according to the law and custom

Luke 2:25 (show verse)

And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

Character » Of saints » Just
Character of saints » Just
Delayed blessings » Messiah
Faith » Instances of » Simeon, when he saw jesus in the temple courtyard
God » Voice of select readings » Waiting for
Holy spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » Saul's messengers
Holy spirit » Old testament reference to » Saul's messengers
Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The prophets » Simeon
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Simeon
Holy spirit » Baptism of » Simeon
Jesus Christ » History of » Is presented in the temple (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Consolation of israel
Jews, the » Christ » Expected by
Joseph » Husband of mary » Presents jesus in the temple
Names » Of Christ » Consolation of israel
Obedience » Instances of » Simeon
Patience » In waiting for God
Patience » Exemplified » Simeon
Patience » Instances of » Simeon
Piety » Examples of piety » Simeon
Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » Saul's messengers
Power » Believers in the early church baptized with » Simeon
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Simeon
Religion » Examples of piety » Simeon
Simeon » Devout man » Jerusalem » Blesses jesus (when an infant) in the temple
Simeon » A devout man who blessed Christ
Spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » Saul's messengers
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Simeon
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus brought to, according to the law and custom
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Simeon blesses the infant jesus in
True religion » Examples of piety » Simeon
Waiting » For the consolation of israel
Waiting upon God » For » The consolation of israel

Luke 2:26 (show verse)

And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.

Delayed blessings » Messiah
Faith » Instances of » Simeon, when he saw jesus in the temple courtyard
The Holy Spirit As Teacher » As such he » Reveals the future
Holy spirit » Being invoked as jehovah
Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The prophets » Simeon
Hope » Messianic » Simeon
Jesus Christ » History of » Is presented in the temple (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord's Christ
Joseph » Husband of mary » Presents jesus in the temple
Messianic hope » Simeon
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Simeon
Simeon » Devout man » Jerusalem » Blesses jesus (when an infant) in the temple
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus brought to, according to the law and custom
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Simeon blesses the infant jesus in

Luke 2:27 (show verse)

And he came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus,

to carry out for Him the custom of the Law,

Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As jehovah, the messenger of the covenant
Delayed blessings » Messiah
Faith » Instances of » Simeon, when he saw jesus in the temple courtyard
Holy spirit » Being invoked as jehovah
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Jehovah the messenger of the covenant
Jesus Christ » Names of » Child
Jesus Christ » History of » Is presented in the temple (in jerusalem)
Joseph » Husband of mary » Presents jesus in the temple
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Simeon
Simeon » Devout man » Jerusalem » Blesses jesus (when an infant) in the temple
Temple » Herod's
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus brought to, according to the law and custom
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Simeon blesses the infant jesus in
The Second Temple » Christ » Presented in
Worship » Temples » Herod's

Luke 2:28 (show verse)

then he took Him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,

Delayed blessings » Messiah
Faith » Instances of » Simeon, when he saw jesus in the temple courtyard
Holy spirit » Being invoked as jehovah
Jesus Christ » History of » Is presented in the temple (in jerusalem)
Joseph » Husband of mary » Presents jesus in the temple
Joy » Instances of » Of simeon, when jesus was presented in the temple
Praise » Exemplified » Simeon
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Simeon
Simeon » Devout man » Jerusalem » Blesses jesus (when an infant) in the temple
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus brought to, according to the law and custom
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Simeon blesses the infant jesus in
Thankfulness » Exemplified » Simeon
Thanksgiving » Exemplified » Simeon

Luke 2:29 (show verse)

“Now Lord, You are releasing Your bond-servant to depart in peace,

According to Your word;

death » Desired » Simeon
the Death of saints » Sometimes desired
Delayed blessings » Messiah
Faith » Instances of » Simeon, when he saw jesus in the temple courtyard
Holy spirit » Being invoked as jehovah
Jesus Christ » History of » Is presented in the temple (in jerusalem)
Joseph » Husband of mary » Presents jesus in the temple
Joy » Instances of » Of simeon, when jesus was presented in the temple
spiritual Peace » Saints » Die in
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Simeon
Simeon » Devout man » Jerusalem » Blesses jesus (when an infant) in the temple
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus brought to, according to the law and custom
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Simeon blesses the infant jesus in

Luke 2:30 (show verse)

For my eyes have seen Your salvation,

Atonement » Made by jesus » Divinely ordained
Christ » Salvation through » Only through Christ
Delayed blessings » Messiah
Faith » Instances of » Simeon, when he saw jesus in the temple courtyard
Jesus Christ » History of » Is presented in the temple (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Salvation
Joseph » Husband of mary » Presents jesus in the temple
Joy » Instances of » Of simeon, when jesus was presented in the temple
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Simeon
Salvation » Only through Christ
Salvation » Saints » Satisfied by
Simeon » Devout man » Jerusalem » Blesses jesus (when an infant) in the temple
Sinners » Salvation » Only through Christ
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus brought to, according to the law and custom
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Simeon blesses the infant jesus in

Luke 2:31 (show verse)

Which You have prepared in the presence of all peoples,

Atonement » Made by jesus » Divinely ordained
Faith » Instances of » Simeon, when he saw jesus in the temple courtyard
God » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A glorious inheritance
Jesus Christ » History of » Is presented in the temple (in jerusalem)
Joseph » Husband of mary » Presents jesus in the temple
Joy » Instances of » Of simeon, when jesus was presented in the temple
Preparation » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A glorious inheritance
divine Providence » Divine preparation for the needs of believers » A glorious inheritance
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Simeon
Simeon » Devout man » Jerusalem » Blesses jesus (when an infant) in the temple
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus brought to, according to the law and custom
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Simeon blesses the infant jesus in

Luke 2:32 (show verse)

A Light

of revelation to the Gentiles,

And the glory of Your people Israel.”

Faith » Instances of » Simeon, when he saw jesus in the temple courtyard
Gentiles » Christ given as a light to
Glory » Christ is, to his people
Jesus Christ » History of » Is presented in the temple (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Glory of israel
Joseph » Husband of mary » Presents jesus in the temple
Joy » Instances of » Of simeon, when jesus was presented in the temple
Light » Illustrative of » Christ the source of all wisdom
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Simeon
Simeon » Devout man » Jerusalem » Blesses jesus (when an infant) in the temple
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus brought to, according to the law and custom
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Simeon blesses the infant jesus in

Luke 2:33 (show verse)

And His father and mother were amazed at the things which were being said about Him.

Faith » Instances of » Simeon, when he saw jesus in the temple courtyard
Jesus Christ » History of » Is presented in the temple (in jerusalem)
Joseph » Husband of mary » Presents jesus in the temple
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Simeon
Simeon » Devout man » Jerusalem » Blesses jesus (when an infant) in the temple
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus brought to, according to the law and custom
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Simeon blesses the infant jesus in

Luke 2:34 (show verse)

And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and for a sign to be opposed—

Benedictions » Instances of » By simeon, upon jesus
Blessings » Pronounced upon persons by men
Glory of the The church » Derived from Christ
Faith » Instances of » Simeon, when he saw jesus in the temple courtyard
Jesus Christ » History of » Is presented in the temple (in jerusalem)
Joseph » Husband of mary » Presents jesus in the temple
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Simeon
Simeon » Devout man » Jerusalem » Blesses jesus (when an infant) in the temple
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus brought to, according to the law and custom
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Simeon blesses the infant jesus in

Luke 2:35 (show verse)

and a sword will pierce even your own soul—to the end that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.”

Faith » Instances of » Simeon, when he saw jesus in the temple courtyard
Jesus Christ » History of » Is presented in the temple (in jerusalem)
Joseph » Husband of mary » Presents jesus in the temple
Mary » The mother of jesus » Prophecies concerning
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Simeon
Simeon » Devout man » Jerusalem » Blesses jesus (when an infant) in the temple
Swords » Illustrative » Of deep mental affliction
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus brought to, according to the law and custom
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Simeon blesses the infant jesus in

Luke 2:36 (show verse)

And there was a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years and had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage,

Anna » Devout » Widow
The tribe of Asher » Remarkable persons of
Attendance » Reasons for » A comfort in old age
Jesus Christ » History of » Is presented in the temple (in jerusalem)
Joseph » Husband of mary » Presents jesus in the temple
Long life » Examples of vigorous » Anna
Longevity » Instances of » Anna, older than eighty-four years
Old age » Examples of vigorous » Anna
Prophetesses » Anna
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Anna
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Anna, the prophetess
Sabbath » Worship celebrated on » A comfort in old age
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus brought to, according to the law and custom
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Anna, the prophetess, lives in
Virtues » Of women » A devotional spirit
Widow » Instances of » Anna
crowning qualities of Womanhood » A devotional spirit
Women » Persistence of examples of » Piety of
Women » Counsel of » Devout
Women » As prophets » Anna
Women » Prophetesses » Anna

Luke 2:37 (show verse)

and then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, serving night and day with fastings and prayers.

Anna » Devout » Widow
Attendance » Reasons for » A comfort in old age
Devotional life » Morning devotions » Prayerfulness
Distinctions of women » Some special distinctions » First preacher to the jews
Fasting » Of saints--exemplified » Anna
Fasting » Habitual » By anna
Fidelity » Of women » First preacher to the jews
Jesus Christ » History of » Is presented in the temple (in jerusalem)
Joseph » Husband of mary » Presents jesus in the temple
Longevity » Instances of » Anna, older than eighty-four years
Piety » Examples of piety » Anna
Prayer » Anna
private Prayer » Exemplified » Anna
Prophetesses » Anna
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Anna, the prophetess
Religion » Examples of piety » Anna
Righteousness » Examples of
Sabbath » Worship celebrated on » A comfort in old age
Temple » Solomon's » Uses of the temple » For prayer and worship
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus brought to, according to the law and custom
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Anna, the prophetess, lives in
True religion » Examples of piety » Anna
Watchfulness » Exemplified » Anna
Widow » Instances of » Anna
Widow's » Character of true
Widow's » Often devoted themselves entirely to God's service
Women » Sufferings of » As widows
Women » Distinctions of » First preacher to the jews
Women » Fidelity of » First preacher to the jews
Women » As prophets » Anna
Women » Good » Anna

Luke 2:38 (show verse)

At that very moment she came up and began giving thanks to God, and continued to speak of Him to all those who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.

Distinctions of women » Some special distinctions » First preacher to the jews
Fidelity » Of women » First preacher to the jews
God » Mysteries of » Redemption by
Hope » Messianic » Anna
Jesus Christ » History of » Is presented in the temple (in jerusalem)
Jews, the » Christ » Expected by
Joseph » Husband of mary » Presents jesus in the temple
Man » Redemption of » God the author of
Messianic hope » Anna
Missionaries » Exemplified » Anna
Praise » Exemplified » Anna
Prophetesses » Anna
Redemption » God the author of
Religious zeal » Instances of » Anna
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus brought to, according to the law and custom
Thankfulness » Exemplified » Anna
Thanksgiving » Exemplified » Anna
Women » Distinctions of » First preacher to the jews
Women » Fidelity of » First preacher to the jews
Women » As prophets » Anna

Luke 2:39 (show verse)

When they had performed everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city of Nazareth.

Galilee » Christ » Brought up in
Joseph » Husband of mary » Presents jesus in the temple
Joseph » Husband of mary » Returns to nazareth
Nazareth » Joseph and mary live at
Obedience » Examples of » Joseph and mary
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus brought to, according to the law and custom

Luke 2:40 (show verse)

The Child continued to grow and become strong, increasing in wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.

Bible stories for children » Three young men who would not bend, budge, or burn da 3 » The lost boy who was found in the church
Children » Jesus
Christ » Vine name applied to » Of Christ
Christ » Grace of » Exhibited in childhood
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Natural growth
Jesus The Prophet » Abounded in wisdom
spiritual Development » Examples of growth » The boy Christ
Grace » Of Christ » Exhibited in childhood
Grace » Christ's » Exhibited in childhood
Grace » Was upon Christ
spiritual Growth » Examples of » The boy Christ
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Luke 2:41 (show verse)

Now His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover.

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Feast » Of the passover
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Feasts » Instituted by moses » Attended by women
Hebrew » Feasts
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Passover » Feast of » Held on the 14th of the first month, abib (april), to commemorate the exodus from egypt
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Luke 2:42 (show verse)

And when He became twelve, they went up there according to the custom of the Feast;

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Feasts » Instituted by moses » Observed » By jesus
the anniversary Feasts » Children commenced attending, when twelve years old
Jerusalem » The jews » Went up to, at the feasts
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Luke 2:43 (show verse)

and as they were returning, after spending the full number of days, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. But His parents were unaware of it,

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Luke 2:44 (show verse)

but supposed Him to be in the caravan, and went a day’s journey; and they began looking for Him among their relatives and acquaintances.

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Feasts » Instituted by moses » All males were required to attend
the anniversary Feasts » The jews went up to, in large companies
Jesus Christ » History of » Discussions with the religious experts in the temple area (in jerusalem)
Joseph » Husband of mary » Attends the annual feast at jerusalem with his family
Passover » Jesus in the temple courtyard at the time of
Travelers » Often collected together and formed caravans

Luke 2:45 (show verse)

When they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem looking for Him.

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Luke 2:46 (show verse)

Then, after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions.

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Doctor » A teacher, or master
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the Law of moses » Public instruction given to youth in
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Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus in, when a youth

Luke 2:47 (show verse)

And all who heard Him were amazed at His understanding and His answers.

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Luke 2:48 (show verse)

When they saw Him, they were astonished; and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You treated us this way? Behold, Your father and I have been anxiously looking for You.”

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Parents » Parental affection exemplified by » Mary
Passover » Jesus in the temple courtyard at the time of

Luke 2:49 (show verse)

And He said to them, “Why is it that you were looking for Me? Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house?”

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Christ » Christ's zeal » Activity » The Call of Duty » Doing His Father's Business
Christ, character of » Zealous
Diligence » Christ, an example
Diligence » Jesus an example of
Fervour » Christ's zeal » General references to
Helpful children » The boy Christ about his father's business
Home » Examples of helpful » The boy Christ about his father's business
Imperative call » Christ felt the imperative call of duty » Doing His Father's Business
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Passover » Jesus in the temple courtyard at the time of
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Luke 2:50 (show verse)

But they did not understand the statement which He had made to them.

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Luke 2:51 (show verse)

And He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and He continued in subjection to them; and His mother treasured all these things in her heart.

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Christ, character of » Subject to his parents
Filial honour » Examples of » Jesus
Galilee » Christ » Brought up in
Honour » Examples of » Jesus
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Subjection to his parents
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Mary » Characteristics of » Spiritual mindedness
Mothers » Examples of filial honour » Jesus
Nazareth » Joseph and mary live at
The word of God » Despised by the foolish » Precepts written in the heart
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Words of Christ » Promises concerning » Promises to those who keep

Luke 2:52 (show verse)

And Jesus kept increasing in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

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The favor of God » Christ the special object of