The New Testament Witness to Christ and His Kingdom, Student Workbook, SW13

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T H E N E W T E S T A M E N T W I T N E S S T O C H R I S T A N D H I S K I N G D O M

2. When: during the time of Caesar Augustus, when Quirinius was governor of Syria, v. 1-2

3. What details

a. Joseph went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, v. 4.

b. To Judea, to the city of David, “Bethlehem,” v. 4

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c. Global census: Joseph and his betrothed went to be registered.

d. Jesus is born during the journey.

C. Critical birth narratives

1. Zacharias and Elizabeth: the promise of Messiah’s forerunner, Luke 1.5-25

2. Mary and Joseph: the promise of Messiah

a. The promise to Mary, Luke 1.28-35

b. Joseph’s dilemma and its resolution, Matt. 1.18-25

3. The Magnificat : Mary’s visit to Elizabeth, Luke 1.39-56