The Sunday School Lesson is shared from Luke 1:57-58, 67-79 (Background Scripture: Luke 1:57-80; Devotional Reading: Luke 1:59-66) for 12/15/2013.
Circumcise ... Genesis/Bereshith 17:1 cut foreskin ... Philippians 3:5 circumcise the 8th day.
15th year - #15 ... Luke 3:1, where Luke dates the reign of Tiberas from the period of his rule with Augustus.
Tiberius, the Roman emperor.
Pilate, Pontius, governor of Judea.
Herod, reproved by John the Baptist, imprisons him.
Trachonitis, a region east of Jordan; one of the Roman provinces into which it was divided.
Annas, Grecized form of 'Hanan,; high priest.
Jordan (stream), important river of Palestine/Then - Holy Land/Now is the Jordan. Modern name of the river is 'Esh Sheriah,; "the watering-place." John baptizes there.
Baptism of John (Luke 3)
Baptism of Repentance (Luke 3:3) ... Blood shed for Remission of sins (Matthew 26:28)
Esaias/Isaiah (the salvation of Jehovah), prophet.
Publicans (some believe in Jesus/Yeshua) . By a decree of Caesar the taxes of Judea were levied by publicans in Judea & paid directly to the national government, the officials being appointed by the provincial officers.
Soliders, admonition to (Luke 3:14); demanded, And what shall we do? (Luke 3:14).
Dove, an emblem of the Holy Spirit, of peace, purity, & affection. (Holy Spirit in form of - descending like a dove).
Holy Ghost (Luke 3:16), baptize with Holy Ghost.
Prophecy, God author of; gift of Christ; of Holy Ghost; how to be received; false - how tested (Scriptures from Old & New Testament)
Prophesy, we prophesy in part (I Corinthians 13:9).
Promises: (Luke 1:71,74) The Lord's Love & Care for HIS Children; (Luke 1:77) Pardon for Sins & Iniquities.
Luke 1:57-58,67-79
Verses 57,58
Verse 57 ... Jesus Christ; Christ's Forerunner; John's Birth, Early Life, & Ministry ... Miracles; Supernatural Bodily Gifts & Deprivations; Gift of Children
Verse 58 ... Jesus Christ; Christ's Forerunner; John's Birth, Early Life, & Ministry
(Luke 1:59-66 ... Reference Scriptures in Sunday School Book)
Christian Books of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ birth, early life and Ministry
Verses 67-71
Verse 67 ... Mediums & Methods of Revelation; The Qualifications Of A Prophet; He Must Be Inspired
Verses 68,69,70 ... Duties to God; Thanksgiving; Thanksgiving for Christ & HIS Salvation
(Psalm 18:2; 89:24; 132:17; 148:14)
Writing Table, Desk, Journals, Composition Books, Copier Paper, Laser Copier Paper, Paper Supplies, Office Supplies, Labtop, Tablet, iPad, iPod, Cellphones,
Verses 72-79
Verses 72,73 ... Jesus Christ; Prophecies Concerning Christ; Descent
Verses 74,75 ... Duties To God; Prayer; Objects of Prayer, Deliverance from Enemies
Verse 76 ... Jesus Christ; Christ's Ministry; Christ's Reception by Men, Regarded as a Prophet ... Man Redeemed; Repentance; Nature of True Repentance, An Apprehension of God's Mercy in Christ
Verse 77 ... Man Redeemed; Blessedness of The New Life; Assurance of the Divine Favour ... Man Redeemed; Repentance; Nature of True Repentance, An Apprehension of God's Mercy in Christ
Verse 78 ... Jesus Christ; Figurative Characters Of Christ; The Light of the World ... Man Redeemed; Repentance; Nature of True Repentance, An Apprehension of God's Mercy in Christ
Verse 79 ... Jesus Christ; Figurative Characters Of Christ; The Light of the World
(Genesis 15:13,18; Exodus 7:1; Malachi 4:2; Luke 1:46-56)
Monday - December 9, 2013 - What Will This Child Become? - Luke 1:59-66
The nativity of John ... The birth & circumcision of John (Luke 1:57-80)
Tuesday - December 10, 2013 - John's Call to Repentance - Luke 3:1-6
John's preaching & baptism (Luke 3:1-14) ... The Ministry of John (Luke 3:1-20)
Wednesday - December 11, 2013 - What, Then, Should We Do? - Luke 3:7-14
Thursday - December 12, 2013 - One More Powerful than John - Luke 3:15-20
John's testimony of Christ.
Friday - December 13, 2013 - The Baptizer of Jesus - Matthew 3:13-17
Christ baptized by John in Jordan ... The Baptism of Jesus.
Saturday - December 14, 2013 - A Prophet & More - Luke 7:18-27
Christ raiseth from death the widow's son at Nain; answereth John's messengers with the declaration of HIS miracles: testifieth to the people what opinion HE held of John (Luke 7:11-29) ... The enquiry of John the Baptist (Luke 7:18-35)
Sunday - December 15, 2013 - A Prophet of the Most High - Luke 1:57-58,67-79
The nativity of John. Zacharias' prophecy. ... The birth & circumcision of John (Luke 1:57-80)
Scripture reference used/taken from: The International Teacher's Handy Bible Encyclopedia/Concordance KJV Precious Promise Bible, KJV Topical Edition Bible, Vine's Expository Dictionary of O.T. 7 N.T. Words & Zondervan's Bible Commentary
