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

4. The birth of John the Baptist, Luke 1.57-80

5. The birth of Messiah

a. Announcement to the shepherds, Luke 2.1-20 (Luke 2.10-14)

b. Anonymity to the world: God reveals Messiah to the poor and unimportant.

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6. Presentation at the Temple: Jesus’ infancy

a. Luke 2.21-24

b. Lev. 12.1-8

7. Visit of the Magi, Matt. 2.1-12

a. Wise men from the east, Matt. 2.1-2

b. Worship of the Messiah and avoidance of Herod, Matt. 2.10-12

II. The Childhood of Jesus of Nazareth

A. Selective portraits: the Holy Spirit’s revelation of Jesus

1. Concise