Jubilee and Jesus in Luke
Recently, we have probably heard the word ‘jubilee’ used in connection with Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee, a celebration for her sixtieth year as Queen. The use of ‘jubilee’ in this
February 7, 2018
Recently, we have probably heard the word ‘jubilee’ used in connection with Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee, a celebration for her sixtieth year as Queen. The use of ‘jubilee’ in this
The announcement of Jesus’ arrival heralds the liberation of His people form the oppression of sin. Luke 1:67-80 His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied: 68 “Praise be
This account lies in between the back stories of these two miraculous births – John the Baptist and Jesus. Luke 1:57-66 When it was time for Elizabeth to have her
What’s in a name? Well, a lot, apparently, as we read in Luke chapter 1. Luke 1:57-66 When it was time for Elizabeth to have her baby, she gave birth
Family Growth Term 1 2018 Week 2: The Great Reversal Big idea God’s new way home is worth singing about. Bible passage Luke 1:39-56 All Ages Activity Mary was
A failure to listen is at the heart of sin. Learning to listen again is the new heart Jesus gives us. Have you ever thought of the Christian life that
In the Latin text of the Bible, Mary’s song is called the Magnificat and has passed into many beautiful choral settings throughout the ages. Luke 1:46-56 And Mary said: “My
God’s new way home starts with 2 ordinary women to set up an extraordinary plan Luke 1:39-45 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the
The fulfilment of God’s word but not as we would plan it. Luke 1:26-38 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to
In Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God showed her favour and lifted her shame – whilst her baby, John, would prepare the way for Jesus, who would take away all our shame. Luke