Purpose of Record of Luke (Lk 1:1-4)Lk 9:20 Many eyewitnesses and ministers of the word saw Jesus’ works and his resurrection and wrote that Jesus was the Christ. Likewise, Luke communicated to Sir Theophilus that Jesus is the Christ through the Gospel of Luke. (Lk 1:1-4, Lk 9:20) Lk 1:1 Forasmuch as many have taken […]
John the Baptist who prepared the way of Christ (Lk 1:17)Isa 40:3, Mal 4:5-6, Mt 3:1-3, Mt 11:13-14 An angel said that when John the Baptist was born, he would be the preparer of the way for Christ. (Lk 1:17) Lk 1:17 And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, […]
Christ, who received David’s throne for eternity (Lk 1:30-33)2 Sam 7:12-13, 16, Ps 132:11, Isa 9:6-7, Isa 16:5, Jer 23:5 In the Old Testament it was foretold that Christ would receive the throne of David forever. (2 Sam 7:12-13, 16, Ps 132:11, Isa 9:6-7, Isa 16:5, Jer 23:5) 2 Sam 7:12 And when thy days […]
Jesus, who is called the Son of God (Lk 1:35)Ps 2:7-8, Mt 3:16-17, Mt 14:33, Mt 16:16, Mt 17:5, Jn 1:34, Jn 20:31, Heb 1:2,8 In the Old Testament it was foretold that God would entrust the work of Christ to the Son of God. (Ps 2:7-8, Heb 1:8-9) Ps 2:7 I will declare the […]
Christ, who is joy and hope for all (Lk 1:41-44)Jer 17:13, Jn 4:13-14, Jn 7:38 This happened when Mary, who was pregnant with Jesus, visited Elizabeth, who was pregnant with John the Baptist. The baby in Elizabeth’s womb jumped and played with joy when he saw Christ Jesus in Mary’s womb. (Lk 1:41-44) Lk 1:41 […]
Christ came to this earth. He is Jesus. (Lk 2:10-11)Isa 9:6, Isa 7:14, Mt 1:16, Gal 4:4, Mt 1:22-23 The Old Testament prophesied that Christ would be born. (Isa 9:6, Isa 7:14, Mt 1:22-23) Isa 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon […]
Christ, who is the Consolation of Israel (Lk 2:25-32)Isa 57:18, Isa 66:10-11 In the Old Testament, God promised to comfort Israel. (Isa 57:18, Isa 66:10-11) Isa 57:18 I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners. Isa 66:10 Rejoice ye with […]
Christ, whom the Holy Spirit descended upon according to the Old Testament (Lk 3:21-22)Isa 11:1-2, Isa 42:1 In the Old Testament it was foretold that the Holy Spirit would come upon Christ. (Isa 11:1-2, Isa 42:1, Isa 61:1) Isa 11:1 And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a […]
Today, this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing (Lk 4:16-21)Lk 7:20-22 Jesus went into the synagogue and read the book of Isaiah. The text Jesus read records what will happen when Christ comes. Jesus revealed that what would happen to Christ happened to him. In other words, Jesus revealed himself in the synagogue to be […]
Christ, who called us as fishers of men (Lk 5:10-11)Mt 4:19, Mt 28:18-20, Mk 16:15, Acts 1:8 Jesus called his disciples and made them fishers of men. (Lk 5:10-11, Mt 4:19) Lk 5:10 And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear […]