11. Judaea’s Anticipation of the Saviour

11. Judaea’s Anticipation of the Saviour

Meanwhile a hundred miles away in the hill country of Judaea… The gospel according to Luke begins in Jerusalem and in the temple. It begins with an old priest and his old wife. Their testimony shines clearly through the text.

10. Mary’s anticipation of the Saviour

Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus. He will be