02 Luke 1:5-25 (1st birth narrative)

I. Background
II. The first infancy narrative
1 Chronicles 24:10 Ezra 2:36-39
Leviticus 21:14 Daniel 9:21
Genesis 30:23
How to apply a narrative?
• The narrator tells us this lesson
• A sin to avoid
• A virtue to emulate
• Information about the nature of God, humankind, and reality
• Sacred history
III. How should we then live?
1. A life of Godly practice is generally possible (1:6)
2. Pray for your ministers and leaders (1:10)
1 Timothy 2:1-3
3. Joy and gladness come with being part of His agenda (1:4)
Matthew 6:20 / Matthew 6:33