Introduce the four gospels Matthew, Mark, Luke, John with four different viewpoints as King, Servant, Man, Son of God respectively revealing four different facets of Lord Jesus Christ. Also explain the Hebrew word Tzemach (translated as shoot/sprout/branch) as a prophetic allusion to Lord Jesus Christ. Additionally explore the usage of the title 'Son of Man' in Bible and bring out interesting aspects of it. Wrap up the presentation with goals and expectations of this new series of Luke.

Title: Introduction to the book of Luke Description: Overview of the book: 3 major sections and road map of the series.

Title: Forerunner's Birth Announced Description: A Biographer's Note (Luke 1:1-4), A101 - John the Baptizer's Birth Announced (Luke 1:5-25). Explore what it means by "blameless in commandments and ordinances of the Lord". Angel Gabriel sent from God to Zacharia the priest, Elizabeth - a barren woman would conceive a son (a well-established pattern in Bible), an incense-prayer answered, explain unbelief-mute (belief-witness), explain the phrase "filled with Holy Spirit", explain the phrase "power and spirit of Elijah", explore mission of John the Baptizer. Explain the name John and its meaning which comes from heaven. Explain transitions from Sinai to Zion, Levitical to Melchizedek. Also study appropriate quotes from Old Testament.

Birth of Savior announced by angel Gabriel.

Mary visits Elizabeth, Hymn of Praise (Luke 1:39-56) Visiting and Greetings Mary sings “A Hymn of Praise”, compare with Hannah’s. An awesome sovereign God, defies the nature, turns things upside down, visited us with favor. Phrase: “my Lord and my God” [one that was conceived in the womb]

Part A – Birth and Development of Son of Man A1 – Events Preceding the Birth of Son of Man ============================================ A104 – Birth of John the Baptizer (Luke 1:57-66) The miracle birth The miracle surrounding the naming The miracle of loosening of tongue of Zachariah ============================================ A105 – Hymn of Praise (Luke 1:67-80) Prophesying by Zachariah Horn of Salvation (Jesus Christ) House of David (Jesus Christ) Dayspring on High (Jesus Christ) Light to them that sit in Darkness and Shadow of Death The Prophet of the Highest (John) Knowledge of Salvation (John and Jesus Christ) The Way of Peace (John and Jesus Christ) =========================================== Summary

Part A – Birth and Development of Son of Man A2 – Birth of Son of Man, Son of God, Son of David A201 – Birth of Savior, Highest Gift of Heaven (Luke 2:1-7) Roman census Bethlehem – place, time and prophecies Highest gift of Heaven – Savior of the World is Born Full of Grace and Truth – Incarnate Word

Part A – Birth and Development of Son of Man A2 – Birth of Son of Man, Son of God, Son of David A202 – Angelic Message, First Gospel on Earth (Luke 2:8-12) Explore the word “Christ” Explore the first gospel by angel Explore semeion behind the scenes

Celebration - Heaven and Earth United. Luke 2:13-20

Explore astonishing prophecy from Isaiah 40 revealing shocking things about the Savior and His predecessor. Isaiah 40 first few verses are quoted by Luke as he introduces John the Baptizers work and mission. Explain the context of people of God coming out of Babylon as an important starting theme of the true gospel as laid down in Luke. Scriptures: Luke 3:1-6, Isaiah 40

1) Define Generation 2) Define Vipers 3) Explore the phrase "Generation of Vipers" 4) Warfare and Vipers - additional thoughts 5) A short video on "the Way of the Lord"

Wrath to come, Wrath of God, Day of the Lord. Explore multi runs of this script. Heavy negative message of wrath and a heavy positive message to avoid that wrath. Also explore Zephaniah 1 to study the Day of the Lord.

Fruits Worthy of Repentance What is repentance? What are King’s commands? What kind of warfare fought between gospel and devil? What are fruits? Are fruits same as works? What are fruits worthy of repentance? How to produce good fruit? What are consequences of failure?

Explore 2 Corinthians 3 : Ministration of Death. Explain: 1. Typological Statements in the Bible 2. Systemic Statements in the Bible 3. Introduce concept of a system along with concepts. Two different types: organic and inorganic systems. 4. Make a case for Sinai covenant as a system, which brings in death. Christians are encouraged to fully come to the New Covenant which brings in eternal life with the Father in New Jerusalem. In this context, ten commandments on two tables of stone are described as ministration of death. That does not mean at all that one can do murder or adultery, well it is a systemic statement. Please watch the video to get what I am saying. Thank you.

"Don't say we have Abraham as our father!" Who are Abraham's Children according to Lord Jesus Christ? Flesh Christians vs Spirit Christians - Re-evaluate your Christianity: from where you got it? from Jesus Christ's teachings or from the world? We are commanded to dwell in the realm of heaven, realm of spirit, be with the Lord who is there if we are truly His disciples and servants. "Where I AM, my servants also be" Scriptures: Luke 3:8, John 8.

Children to Abraham were raised from the stones. Explore basic differences between flesh Christians and spirit Christians. Explain dwelling places of God being merged, beginning to think spiritual instead of spacial separation. Scriptures: Luke 3:8, 1 Peter2, Psalms 15 and 23

Two Baptisms: John's Water Baptism, Jesus' "Holy Spirit and Fire" Baptism. Study both the topics from Luke 3:10-16