Contents: Birth of John the Baptist foretold. Virgin birth of Jesus foretold. Mary's visit to Elizabeth. Mary's praise because of Jehovah's favor. Birth of John the Baptist.

Characters: Holy Spirit, Luke, Theophilus, Herod, Zecharias, Elizabeth, Gabriel, Elias, Joseph, Mary, Abraham, John.

Conclusion: John, the forerunner of Jesus, came to earth by divine appointment and arrangement. Jesus, the Christ was born of a virgin, conceived of the Holy Ghost, and was therefore the Son of God to whom was promised the throne of His father, David.

Key Word: John and Jesus, Luke 1:31; Luke 1:60.

Strong Verses: Luke 1:31; Luke 1:32; Luke 1:35; Luke 1:37; Luke 1:78; Luke 1:79.

Striking Facts: Luke 1:31-32. The name «Jesus» (Savior) links Him to humanity and suggests His career as Prophet. He is conspicuous as «Jesus» up to His resurrection. «Christ» (annointed One) links Him to Prophecy which He came to fulfill and suggests His work as Priest atoning for sin. «Lord» (the Jehovah name applied to Him) links Him with Deity and suggests His Kingship. He is coming again to rule.

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