Luke Chapter 2

Luke Chapter 2 - Assignment 1. Read the Chapter Straight Through from your own Bible or an online source for KJV, NKJV, or NASB preferably. 2. Read through again in sections broken down for you below and answer the questions if you would like to for help in meditating on the message. 3. Conclude with summarizing the verse that means the most to you and your thoughts and/or prayers.

Luke 2:1-20 - Jesus' Birth in Bethlehem 1. Why were Joseph & Mary in Bethlehem at the time of the birth of Jesus? That is  were Joseph  had to go  to be taxed. ( awesome that God prophesied this location in the Old Testament and man's purposes got them there for the fulfillment) 2.  Why was Jesus born in a manger there? there was  no  room in  the inns 3.  Who were the first to find out about His birth and how did they find out?Shepards.  angels  told  them  What did they do as soon as they heard this? went  to  see the  beby Jesus 4.  How did it make Mary feel to hear the things the shepherds told them the angel said to them about the child they had?  kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart

Luke 2:21-40 - Jesus Presented at the Temple in Jerusalem on the 8th Day.  His parents return to raise Him in Nazareth. 1. Why did Mary & Joseph take Jesus to the temple on the 8th day after his birth? present him to the Lord; 2.  Who was the man Simeon and what did he reveal to Mary & Joseph?was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.   3.  How did Simeon tell Mary she would eventually feel in regard to the purpose of her beloved Son Jesus?Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; 4.  What do we learn about Anna the prophetess?   prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;  Luk 2:37 And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. What did she speak about regarding the Christ child?spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. 5.  After performing all the Jewish law required of them for the baby Jesus, Mary & Joseph returned to Nazareth to raise Jesus there.  What do we learn about Jesus from this point?And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

Luke 2:41-52 - Jesus and His Parents Visit Jerusalem when He is 12 Years of Age. 1. Why did Mary & Joseph go to Jerusalem each year? passover. 2.  When Jesus was a boy of 12 years old, he remained behind to sit in the temple among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.  He didn't tell his parents he had stayed behind.  When they came looking for Him and found Him 3 days later, what did He tell them? I am  bout  my father's bussiness 3.  They did not understand what He meant.  He went down with them back to their hometown of Nazareth.  What did Jesus continue to do as a son to them?subject unto them  How did this touch the heart of His mother Mary?kept all these sayings in her heart 4.  What did Jesus continue to increase in? increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

Luke Chapter 2 - Conclusion Can you summarize what you learned today? That  Just as Jesu did  we  need to be  about God's work  each and everyday.  Jesus asways did what was right.   Do you have a verse you want to commit to memory in your heart from today? uk 2:49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business? What is your final thoughts and or prayers concerning this chapter?