LESSON



LESSON 4DECEMBER 24, 2023SUBJECT: Expectant Mothers’ FaithDEVOTIONAL READING: Philippians 4:10-19BACKGROUND: Luke 1:1-25, 36-45, 56-60LESSON: Luke 1:36-45, 56MEMORY VERSE: When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women.” Luke 1:41-42a NIVLESSON AIM: To see how Elizabeth and Mary express their faith in the announcements of their pregnancy.INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDY OUTLINEBACKGROUNDWhat was the historical setting for this week's lesson? Luke 1:5aWho was Herod, known as Herod the Great? (Luke 1:5a) Research his life and give a biographical sketch. Who were Zechariah and Elizabeth? What was their family background? Luke 1:5bWhich priestly division did Zechariah belong? Luke 1:5Describe the character of Zechariah and Elizabeth. Luke 1:6What problem did Zechariah and Elizabeth face? Luke 1:7What did the people of that day think was the cause of barrenness? Deuteronomy 7:14a; Psalm 127:3-5How did people look on women who were childless? Luke 1:25In that day who do you think they put the blame on, the man or the woman if the couple were childless? Why do you think so? Luke 1:7aWhat was Zechariah's profession? What was one of his duties? Luke 1:5, 8How was Zechariah chosen for the privileged duty to serve at the altar? Luke 1:9What did the burning of incense symbolize? Psalm 141:2; Revelation 5:8; 8:3-4Who appeared to Zechariah while he was performing his priestly duty? Luke 1:10-11What was Zechariah's initial reaction to the visitor? Why do you think so? Luke 1:12What did the angel do to calm Zechariah? Luke 1:13aWhat good news did the angel give Zechariah? Luke 1:13bWhat would the son to be born to Zechariah and Elizabeth be named? Luke 1:13cWhat would John’s birth mean to his parents and others? Luke 1:14How would John be viewed in God’s eyesight? Luke 1:15aWhat Nazirite vows would John follow? Luke 1:15b (Numbers 6:1-3)What role would the Holy Spirit play in John’s life? Luke 1:15cWhat influence would John have in the life of Israel? Luke 1:16-17Of whom would John be a forerunner? Luke 1:17What Old Testament prophet would John resemble as prophesied? Luke 1:17 (Malachi 3:1; 4:5-6)What question did Zechariah ask the angel? Why? Luke 1:18What was the name of the angel who appeared to Zechariah? What did the angel say was his mission? What does the word “angel” mean? Luke 1:19What were the consequences of Zechariah’s question? What did Zechariah’s question indicate? Luke 1:20What did the people think of Zechariah’s stay and exit from the temple? Luke 1:21-22What did Zechariah do after performing his priestly duties? Luke 1:23What did Elizabeth do after her conception? Why do you think so? Luke 1:24What did Elizabeth confess the Lord had done for her? Luke 1:25I. A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: LUKE 1:26-38Whom did the angel Gabriel visit in the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy? Luke 1:26-27How did Gabriel greet Mary? Luke 1:28How was Mary’s reaction to Gabriel’s words? How was she reassured? Luke 1:29-30What special news was given to Mary? Luke 1:31-33What question did Mary have for Gabriel? What was the answer to Mary’s question? Luke 1:34-35What did Gabriel convey to Mary about Elizabeth? Luke 1:36What did Gabriel tell Mary about God’s word? What was Mary’s response Luke 1:37-38II. A SPECIAL MEETING: LUKE 1:39-41, 56Where did Mary go after receiving the news from Gabriel? How long did she stay? Luke 1:39, 56Whom did Mary go to meet? Luke 1:40What two things happened when Mary reached her destination and greeted Elizabeth? Luke 1:41III. A SPECIAL BLESSING: LUKE 1:42-45How did Elizabeth describe Mary? Luke 1:42aHow did Elizabeth describe Mary’s baby? Luke 1:42bWhat did Elizabeth acknowledge about Mary’s privileged pregnancy and motherhood? Luke 1:43How do you think Elizabeth came to the conclusion of Mary’s privileged position? Luke 1:41cWhat did Elizabeth acknowledge about Mary’s greeting to her? Luke 1:44Why did Elizabeth say Mary was blessed? Luke 1:45 (42, 43) ................
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