Luke 1
Before you read, pay attention to this…
- Where it sits in the story
- After the Old Testament's promises; continued in Acts.
- Who it was written for
- Addressed to “Theophilus” and a largely Gentile Christian readership.
- Why it was written
- An ordered account so that readers may know the certainty of what they have been taught (Luke 1:3–4).
- Themes to notice
- Mercy to sinners and outsiders · Prayer · The Holy Spirit · Joy · Women disciples · The poor
Only part of this chapter is loaded in the development dataset (verses 31–38).
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31Behold thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and shalt bring forth a son; and thou shalt call his name Jesus. 32He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the most High; and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of David his father; and he shall reign in the house of Jacob for ever. 33And of his kingdom there shall be no end. 38And Mary said: Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it done to me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.
Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition · Public Domain
After reading · Questions for reflection
- What did you notice for the first time?
- What does this passage show about God?
- What might it ask of you today?