Luke Chapter 1

The first reading sets us up for the coming of Christ. Here we learn of the birth of John the Baptist, the man that was to prepare the people for the coming of Christ. This chapter also contains the story of the Annunciation to Mary. The faith that Elizabeth and Mary had are amazing, to take on the demanding and courageous task of raising these two men that were going to be such leaders and change the history of the world. Would we have the courage and faith to anwer yes if the Lord ever asked us to raise such a child as John or Jesus?

The long-awaited re-birth

Finally, I am back to start up the new Bible Study. First, a re-statement of our plan.

We are starting with an Introduction to the Bible, split up into three sections. First, we will cover the Life and Teachings of Jesus, then the Life and Teachings of Paul, and finally a bit on the Old Testament. We are going to focus on the foundations of our Faith through these Scriptures and the teachings within them.

Lord, please be with us in our readings and understandings. Help us to see your ways and your Truth in these words and we try to understand better the foundations of our faith and strengthen our belief and desire to know and love you.