Comman English Bible Luke

SR No.: 102003
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Publisher: ZZZ Unknown
Total Pages: 37
Language: English
Classification: Interfaith & Interfaith
File Size: 1 MB

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72 He has shown the mercy promised
to our ancestors,
and remembered his holy covenant, 73 the solemn pledge he made
to our ancestor Abraham.
He has granted 74 that we would be rescued from the power of our enemies
so that we could serve him without fear, 75 in holiness and righteousness
in God's eyes,
for as long as we live.
76 You, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High,
for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way.
77 You will tell his people how to be saved through the forgiveness of their sins. 78 Because of our God's deep compassion, the dawn from heaven
will break upon us,
to give light to those
who are sitting in darkness
and in the shadow of death,
to guide us on the path of peace." 80 The child grew up, becoming strong in character. He was in the wilderness until he began his public ministry to Israel.
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Jesus' birth
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In those days Caesar Augustus declared that everyone throughout the empire should be enrolled in the tax lists. This first enrollment occurred when Quirinius governed Syria. 3Everyone went to their own cities to be enrolled. "Since Joseph belonged to David's house and family line, he went up from the city of Nazareth in Galilee to David's city, called Bethlehem, in Judea. "He went to be enrolled together with Mary, who was promised to him in marriage and who was pregnant. "While they were there, the time came for Mary to have her baby. She gave birth to her firstborn child, a son, wrapped him snugly, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the guestroom.
Announcement to shepherds
Nearby shepherds were living in the fields, guarding their sheep at night. The
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Lev 12:8; 5:11 LXX
Luke 2:25
Lord's angel stood before them, the Lord's glory shone around them, and they were terrified.
10 The angel said, "Don't be afraid! Look! I bring good news to you-wonderful, joyous news for all people. "Your savior is born today in David's city. He is Christ the Lord. 12This is a sign for you: you will find a newborn baby wrapped snugly and lying in a manger." 13 Suddenly a great assembly of the heavenly forces was with the angel praising God. They said, 14"Glory to God in heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors."
15 When the angels returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, "Let's go right now to Bethlehem and see what's happened. Let's confirm what the Lord has revealed to us." 16They went quickly and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger. "When they saw this, they reported what they had been told about this child. 18 Everyone who heard it was amazed at what the shepherds told them. 19 Mary committed these things to memory and considered them carefully. 20 The shepherds returned home, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. Everything happened just as they had been told.
Jesus' circumcision, naming, and temple presentation
21 When eight days had passed, Jesus' parents circumcised him and gave him the name Jesus. This was the name given to him by the angel before he was conceived. 22When the time came for their ritual cleansing, in accordance with the Law of Moses, they brought Jesus up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord. 23 (It's written in the Law of the Lord, "Every firstborn male will be dedicated to the Lord.") 24They offered a sacrifice in keeping with what's stated in the Law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.b
Simeon's response to Jesus
25 A man named Simeon was in Jerusalem. He was righteous and devout. He
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