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LUKE 1-2
Driving force
Hebrew scriptures are fulfilled
Holy Spirit is at work
Jesus’ Heritage
Son of David, son of Abraham
Legal son of Joseph
Son of God, son of
Mary by the Holy Spirit
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Names & Titles
Messiah
Jesus
Emmanuel
King of the Jews
A ruler who is to shepherd
my people
Jesus
Son of the Most
High
Savior
A light
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LUKE 1-2
Characters Emphasized
Men:
King David
Joseph of Nazareth
Magi for the East
King Herod
chief priests & scribes
Women:
Virgin Mary of Nazareth
Elizabeth
Anna
Poor & Aged:
Shepherds
Zechariah
Simeon
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LUKE 1-2
Old Testament Parallels
Dreamer Joseph
Baby Moses
Birth of Samson
Birth of Samuel