01: Announcement of John's Birth (Luke 1:1 – 25)

The good news came to blameless Zechariah, yet he could not believe that an old man like himself could bear a son. God’s good news always surpasses human reasoning.

πŸ‘‰ Read Luke 1:1 - 25


Q1. (1-4) What is Luke’s purpose of writing this gospel?

To let the readers know for sure the things they were taught.

Luke’s gospel is known for its orderly arrangement, but not 100% chronological order.

The name 'Theophilus' means the one who loves God. It is not sure if it was a real name or not. 



Q2. (5 – 7) The Bible introduces Zechariah, a priest, who will become the father of John the Baptist. What seemingly unjust situation were he and his wife in? (6-7)

Although Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth were righteous and blameless before the Lord, they lived under the pain and shame of barrenness—a condition that seemed unjust and unrewarded despite their faithfulness.


Q3. What was Zechariah's prayer? (v7, v13) 

Getting a son.

Many Bible stories show that God’s chosen servants were born to barren women. This pattern reveals that their birth was not by human ability but by God’s sovereign power and purpose.



Q4. What would be John’s task? (15 – 17)

To turn their hearts to the Lord and thus prepare them for the Lord’s coming.

For this task, he will be filled with the Holy Spirit.



Q5. What happened to Zachariah when he did not believe the angel's message?

He couldn't speak

Zechariah’s doubtful question was answered not with a glorious sign but with a humbling one: he was struck mute. His enforced silence exposed his unbelief and became the means of removing it. Because he had not believed, he could not speak—and so he was unable to share the good news with others.





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