Monthly Archives: November 2012

Working Through Luke and Acts – Luke 1, verses 18-20

In answer to what was probably long years of praying for a child, God sent an angel to Zacharias to let him know that even though he and his wife Elizabeth were now well past child-bearing age, their prayer was … Continue reading

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Working Through Luke and Acts – Luke 1, verses 13-17

God had sent an angel to Zacharias to let him know that the prayers for a child he and his wife, Elizabeth, had prayed for many years were about to be answered. But this angelic mission was about much more … Continue reading

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Working Through Luke and Acts – Luke 1, verses 5-7

Luke’s account of how God blessed Zacharias and Elizabeth with a long-desired son is a story of the triumph of faith over doubt, and of faithfulness over disappointment. For many long years they did not receive what they prayed for. … Continue reading

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Working Through Luke and Acts – Luke 1, verses 1-4

The extended narrative of Luke-Acts is one of my Bible favorites. It covers the earthly ministry of Jesus (Luke), and the beginnings of the ministry of His church (Acts). I’m working my way through these books once again, and thought … Continue reading

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