Matthew, Mark, Luke & John: Session 2

Founding Word

We explore why Jesus had to be born of a virgin and then we cover the Christmas Story. We start off with the first angelic encounter by Zachariah, Mary and Joseph and go all the way to Jesus' birth in Bethlehem, announced by an army of angels to nearby shepherds.

SESSION NOTES

I. The Introduction To Zachariah / Elizabeth & The Conflict Between Perfect Righteousness & Perfect Love. Luke 1:5-7 II. The Temple System / God's Establishment Of The "Balance Transfer" System. Luke 1:8-10 III. An Angel Appears To Zachariah / The Nature & Capabilities Of Angels. Luke 1:11-12 IV. The Angel Announces To Zachariah, The Conception & Birth Of His Son John. Luke 1:13-17 V. Responding To Zachariah's Unbelief, The Angel Reveals Himself To Be Gabriel & Removes Zach's Ability To Speak. A. Luke 1:18-20 B. Daniel 8:15-19 VI. A Speechless Zachariah Continues His Priestly Duties While His Wife Becomes Pregnant. Luke 1:21-25 VII. Gabriel Announces To A Virgin Named Mary, The Conception & Birth Of Her Son Jesus. Luke 1:26-33 VIII. Why It Was Necessary For Jesus To Be Conceived And Born Of A Virgin. A. Luke 1:34-38 B. Isaiah 7:14 IX. Mary Visits Her Aunt Elizabeth / What It Really Means To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit. Luke 1:39-56 X. Elizabeth Gives Birth To John. Luke 1:57-80 XI. Gabriel Visits Joseph, The Promised Husband Of Mary, To Alleviate His Fears And Confirm Mary's Testimony. Matthew 1:18-25 XII. Mary Gives Birth To Jesus In A Barnyard Feeding Trough. Luke 2:1-7 XIII. Angels Announce The Birth Of Jesus To Nearby Shepherds / A Little Bit About English Bible Translations. Luke 2:8-15 XIV. The Shepherds Locate The Manger And Visit Jesus. Luke 2:16-21 QUOTES & REFERENCES TO THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE ARE FROM THE PRE-2012 CLASSIC EDITION.