according to luke knowing christ at christmas: the baptist
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According to Luke
Knowing Christ at Christmas: The Baptist
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Luke – a great Storyteller
- Styles- Allusions to OT
- Themes - Links between
stories
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An Important Question
Why is Luke telling us this?
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Herod – King of Judea (of the Jews)
- Sets our story in history and politics
- Creates an implied contrast with others in the story
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Zechariah & Elizabeth
- contrast with Herod- Allusions to OT birth
stories- Zechariah’s response
contrasts with Mary- Elizabeth’s child
makes her prophesy
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What will John do?
- We remember him for baptizing Jesus, but…
- The spirit of Elijah
- Family reconciliation
- Ethical instruction
- Prepared people for Jesus
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Learning from John in Advent
In Advent we prepare ourselves for Jesus but…
-How can we help others to prepare?
-How can we help to guide others in the way of
Jesus?
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What’s the Story we’re telling?
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What’s the Story we’re telling?Transform your home into a magical Christmas grotto with the best of the baubles.Christmas is coming and it’s time to start thinking about decorating your home. Once you’ve decided on the main issue — a real or an artificial tree — then the fun of choosing lights and tinsel can begin.
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What’s the Story we’re telling?
A god is for life, not just for Christmas
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Learning from John in Advent
How am I going to prepare the
hearts of others for the coming
of Jesus?