I.         “The Annunciation of John”
Luke 1:5-13; (Ac 10:4, 31); (Lk 1:60, 63)
Luke 1:14-17; (Lk 1:58); Lk 7:28; Matt 11:11; Lk 7:33
Numbers 6:3; Jdg 13:4, 17, 14; Matt 11:18; (Ac 2:15, 17) Ephesians 5:18; Lk 1:41, 67; (see Ac 2:4); Gen 1:27; 2:7
Genesis 3:1-6, 17; Ro 5:12-19; 1Ti 2:14;1Co 15:22,45
Malachi 4:5; Is 40:3
Isaiah 49:1, 5; Jer 1:5; Lk 1:76; Jn 3:28; (See Matt 11:14)
Malachi 4:6; Ro 10:21; Lk 7:27; Mal 3:1; Matt 11:10
Mark 1:2; 1Ki 17:17-24; 18:36-46; Ja 5:17-18
 
II.      ​“The Consternation of Zechariah” 
Luke 1:18-20; Gen 15:8 (Gen 17:17); Lk 1:26; Dan 8:16
Romans 10:17; Dan 9:21; Rev 8:2 (1Ki 17:1; Job 1:6;
Isaiah 63:9; Matt 18:10); Lk 1:62
Daniel 9:24
Daniel 9:19-26; Is 61:1; Ac 4:24-28; Ezra 7; Lk 1:18

III.     “The Recognition of Israel”  
Luke 1:21-23; (Lk 1:9, 21, 62); 2Chr 23:8 (see Lk 1:8)
(2 Kings 11:5; 1Chr 9:25); Heb 10:11; Lk 1:23

IV.       “The Realization of the Promise”  
Luke 1:24-25; (Gen 30:23; 1Sa 1:6; Ps 113:9; Is 4:1)
Luke 1:16-17; Ezekiel 36; 37; John 3; Heb 10:1-22
Lk 1:24; 14-17; Ac 4:12
 
 
Greek Word Study:
Joy: ‘chara’: From ‘chairo’ (cheerfulness); i.e. calm delight: - x greatly, joy (-fully), pleasant. Noun from ‘chairo’, to rejoice. Joy, rejoicing, gladness. The feeling experience in one’s heart, especially a result of God’s Grace. (Lk1:14)
Gladness: ‘agalliasis’: from ‘agalliao’(exaltation); specially welcome; - glad (-ness), (great) joy. Noun from ‘agalliao’, to exult, exuberant joy. (Lk 1:14)
Rejoice: ‘chairo’: to be “cheer”ful, i.e. calmly happy: - be glad, joyfully, rejoice. Particularly, to rejoice, be glad. (Lk 1:14)
Holy Spirit: ‘pneuma’: (by analogy or figuratively) a spirit; Divine – God, Christ’s Spirit, The Holy Spirit. Spirit: of the Spirit of God. The Holy Spirit everywhere is represented as being in intimate union with God the Father and God the Son; The Holy Spirit’s influence and effect upon others, such as the Power of the Holy Spirit. Spoken of His filling and empowering others (Lk 1:15)
Turn: ‘epistrepho’: From ‘epi’ (to) and ‘strepho’ (to turn): -to revert (literal, figurative, or moral): - Bring Back, (re-) turn (back). To turn upon, toward. In a moral sense: to turn toward or convert unto (Lk 1:16, 17)
Children: ‘uihos’: apparently a primary word; a “son”, used very widely of immediate, remote, or figurative kinship: - child, descendant, people, son. Spoken of in a wider sense of a descendant, in the plural descendants (2) Plural – especially of the posterity of Abraham, descendants of Israel (Lk 1:16)
“Spirit and power”: ‘pneuma1 kai dunamis2’: Spirit1: universally, the disposition or influence which fills and governs the soul of anyone; the efficient source of any power, affection, emotion, desire, etc.; in the same spirit  with which Elijah was filled of old (Lk1:17) and ‘dunamis2’: from ‘dunamai’ (to be able); force (literal or figurative); specially miraculous power; - ability, means, mighty (work), (perform, work) miracle, (miraculous) power. Power, ability, strength force. (Lk 1:17)
Disobedient1 to the wisdom2 of the just3”: ‘apeithes1 en phronesis2 dikaios3’: unpersuadable1, i.e. contumacious – disobedient. Adj. from priv. (a) 1, without and (peitho) to persuade. Unwilling to be persuaded, unbelieving1, disobedient. (Lk1:17, Ac 26:19; Ro 1:30…) 2 Mental Action or activity, i.e. moral insight: insight wisdom. 2A mode of thinking and feeling (Lk 1:17) Equitable in character or act; (by implication) innocent, Holy3 (absolute or relative); - innocent, just3. “Unbelievers1 to the attitude2 of the righteous3”
Prepared: ‘kataskueazo’: to prepare thoroughly (by external equipment) to construct, create: - build, construct, make, prepare. (thoroughly prepared in spirit) (Lk 1:18)
Sent: ‘apostello’: set apart i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly on a mission) (lit or fig) Spoken of persons sent as messengers, agent, etc. Of Angels sent from God (Lk1:19)
“Bring Good News”: ‘euaggelizo’: to announce good news (“evangelize) especially the Gospel; - announce, bring good news, preach ([the]Good News, the Gospel) To announce, publish as glad tidings (Lk1:19, 4:18...)
Silent: ‘siopao’: from ‘siope’ (silence i.e. a hush); properly muteness: involuntary stillness or inability to speak: - be silent. (Lk1:20)
Believe: ‘pisteuo’: to have faith (in, upon, with respect to a person or thing): Believe (aorist active indicative requires action on behalf of subject) (Lk 1:20)
“Looked on”: ‘epeidon’: to regard (favorably or otherwise): look up(on); to look upon favorably, especially with kindness (Lk 1:25)
Reproach: ‘oneidos’: notoriety i.e. a taunt (disgrace): reproach (Lk 1:25)
John: ‘ioannes’: Joannes: John “Jehovah is a gracious giver” (Lk 1:13)

I.           “Darkness”
Luke 1:1-4
Isaiah 40:1-5; Lk 2:25; Hos 2:14; 2Chr 36:22; Jer 25:12
Matthew 3:3; Mk 1:3; Lk 3:4; Jn 1:23; Mal 3:1; Is 57:14
Psalm 68; Is 49:11; Lk 3:5
Malachi 1:14-2:3; Mal 1:6; 2:4; Lev 26:14; Dt 28:15
Malachi 3:9; Ps 69:22; Joel 1:17; Hag 2:17; Nah 3:6
Exodus 29:14; Mal 3:7, 16-18
Malachi 4:1-5; 2Thes 1:7-8; Is 47:14; Matt 3:12; Lk 3:17
Malachi 3:16; Ps 84:11; Lk 1:78 Jn 1:4; 8:12; 9:15; 12:46
[Jeremiah 23:6]; Is 53:5; [Dt 4:9-10]; Ex 20:3-17;
[Mt 11:14]; Mk 9:11; Lk 1:17; Joel 2:31; Is 11:4
Luke 1:5-7; Matt 2:1; 1Ch 24:10 Lk 2:25; Php 2:15; 3:6
1 Thess 2:10; 3:13; 5:23; Lk 1:36; [Jdg 13:2]; [1Sa 1:2]
[Genesis 18:11]; [Heb 11:11-12]; Mal 4:5

II.           “Loyalty” 
Luke 1:8-10; 1Ch 24:19; 2Ch 8:14; 31:2; [Lk1:23]
Exodus 30:7-8; 1Ch 23:13; 2Ch 29:11; Lk 1:21-22
Revelation 11:2, 19; [Heb 9:2-3]; Ps 141:2
[Revelation 5:8; 8:3-4]; Lev 16:17; Heb 9:1-15; 1Ti 2:5-6
 
 
III.         “Light” 
Luke 1:11-13; Ex 30:1-10; 40:26-27; Ac 19:17[Ac 10:4, 31]
Luke 1:13; Is 40:3; Gen 3:15; Is 53; Jn 1:1-18
Matthew 11:2-15; Gen 11:30; 18:11; 25:21; 1Sam 1:2
Luke 1:15-17
Psalm 141:1-2; Heb 9:15; Ro 8:9; 26-30
 
 
Greek Word Study:
Days: ‘hemerai’: a derivative of ‘hemai’ (to sit); day, i.e. (literal) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hrs.; Figurative) a period (always defined by the context): - daily, day, time, years. A Noun meaning day, daytime, occasion, time (period). (Lk 1:5)
Zechariah: ‘Zacharias’: of Hebrew origin; Zacharias (i.e. Zechariah) “Remembered of Jehovah”
Abijah: ‘Abia’: of Hebrew origin; Abijah; “My Father is Jehovah”
Elizabeth: ‘Elisabet’: of Hebrew origin; Elizabeth; “Oath of God”
Righteous: ‘dikaios’: from ‘dike’ (right, just); equitable in character or act; (by implication) innocent, Holy (absolute or relative); - innocent, just. (Lk 1:6)
Blamelessly: ‘amemptos’: irreproachable; - blameless, faultless, unblamable. Adjective from Priv. (a)(1) (without) and ‘memphomai’ (to find fault) [without finding fault] (Lk 1:6; Php 2:15, 3:6…)
Statutes: ‘dikaioma’: from ‘dikaioo’ (to render just or innocent); (to justify, regard as just); an equitable deed; (by implication) a statute or decision: - decree, justification, precept, regulation, righteous (-ness, requirement), statute. Noun from ‘dikaioo (to justify) Anything justly or rightly done. Generally: a decree; as defining and establishing what is right and just, i.e. precept, law, ordinance. (Lk 1:6) [Not sinless; but Z&E kept all precepts]
Barren: ‘steiros’: sterile: - barren (Lk 1:7)
Advanced In Years: ‘probaino1 en2 hemerai3’: from ‘pro’ (in front of, prior, forward) “fore” and ‘baino’ (to walk; to walk forward, i.e. advance (lit or fig): - advanced1 (+in2 years3), go on. [past child-bearing years] (Lk 1:7)
Duty: ‘taxis’: from ‘tasso’ (arrange) regular arrangement, i.e. (in time) fixed succession (of rank or character): duty, order. Noun from ‘tasso’, to arrange in order. A setting in order; hence, order, arrangement, disposition, especially of troops; an order or rank in a state or society. In NT: arrangement, disposition, series (Lk 1:8; 1Co 14:40), in proper order. [Abijah was the 8th in order of priesthood, the 8th division] (Lk 1:8)
Chosen by lot: ‘lagchano’: a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is only used as an alternate in certain tenses; to lot, i.e. determine especially by lot: - allot (chosen by) lot.  [Urim-Thummim: Chosen by God] (Lk 1:9)
Temple: ‘naos’: from ‘naio’ (to dwell); a fane, shrine, temple; - sanctuary, shrine, temple. Of the Temple of Jerusalem or in allusion to it, but only of the actual edifice, in distinction from ‘hieron’ (temple, which included the courts and other appurtenances), ‘naos’ refers to the building itself. (Lk 1:9)
People: ‘laos: apparently a primary word; a people: - A people, nation, tribe, i.e. the mass of any people, Specifically of the Jews as the people of God’s Choice. (Lk 1:10; Lk 2:32)
Hour: ‘hora’: apparently a primary word; an “hour” (lit or fig): - day, hour, moment. Noun meaning hour, a time, season. A definite space or division of time recurring at fixed intervals, as marked by natural or conventional limits. In NT of shorter intervals, a time, season, hour. [Hour of Incense, i.e. dawn and dusk] (Lk 1:10)
Angel (of the Lord): ‘aggelos’: from aggello (to bring tidings); a messenger. An angel, a celestial messenger, a being superior to man. God uses these beings as His messengers in promoting welfare of humans. (Lk 1:11)
Fear: ‘phobos’: alarm or fright; - awe, fear, respect, reverence, terror. (Lk 1:12)
John: ‘ioannes’: Joannes: John “Jehovah is a gracious giver” (Lk 1:13)

I.         “Plan”
Ephesians 3:14-19
Ephesians 3:1-6; Galatians 3:29; Eph 2:16; 5:17-18
Ro 16:25 (Paul’s endorsement); 2Ti 4:6-13
Luke 1:1-4; Eph 3:6; 2 Ti 4:5, 17 (Gk.); Ac 3:18; (Heb 2:3)
John 15:27; 16:4; (Mk 1:1; Ac 11:15); 1Co 4:1
See Mk 4:14; 1Co 11:2, 23; Ac 9

II.          “Dedication”
Luke 1:3; Ac 11:4; 23:26; 24:2; 26:25; 1:1
 
III.          “Purpose”
Luke 1:4; Ac 2:36 (Gk.); 2Pe 1:16-19; Ac 18:25; Ro 2:18
1 Corinthians 14:19; Gal 6:6 (Gk.)
2 Timothy 3:16-17
Acts 2:32-36
2 Peter 1:16-21
 

Greek Word Study:
Compile: ‘anatassomai’: from ‘ana’ (an intensive) and ‘tasso’ (to place in in one’s proper category): - to set in order, arrange (only in Lk 1:1); to arrange, compile. Syn: ‘horizo’, to determine, define.
Narrative: ‘diegesis’: from ‘diegeomai’ (to relate fully), a recital: - narrative. Syn: ‘diaggello’, to announce thoroughly, declare fully.
Accomplished: ‘plerophoreo’: from ‘pleres’ (complete) and ‘phoreo’ (to have a burden) (to wear as clothing or a constant accompaniment): to carry out fully (in evidence) i.e. completely assure (or convince); entirely accomplish. Accomplish, fully, assure, (fulfilled). II. Of things: to make fully assured, give full proof of, confirm fully; (passive) to be fully established as true (Lk 1:1) [Perfect Passive Participle] (OT Fulfilled)
From the Beginning: ‘Ap’ arches’: from ‘arche’ (noun meaning beginning): when used with preposition: spoken of time: the beginning, commencement: - From the beginning, e.g. of the gospel dispensation, or of the Christian experience (Lk 1:2; Jn 15:27; 2 Th 2:13; 1Jn 1:1; 2:7)
Eyewitnesses: ‘autoptes’: from ‘autos’ (self) and ‘optanomai’ (to gaze, i.e. with wide-open eyes as at something remarkable): - self-seeing, i.e. an eyewitness. (Lk 1:2)
Ministers: ‘huperetes’: from ‘hupo’ (under) and a derivative of ‘eresso’ (to row) an under-oarsman, i.e. subordinate (assistant): - minister, servant. In classical Greek, a common sailor or hired hand. Generally, a minister, associate in any work. Of a minister of the Word of Christ (Lk 1:2; Ac 26:16; 1Co 4:1) Syn: diakonos (a servant, minister, deacon) ‘doulos’ (servant, slave).
Word: ‘logos’: something said (inc. the thought); (by implication) a topic (subject of discourse) Thayer: equivalent to instruction, preaching concerning this salvation (i.e.  the salvation obtained through Christ) In an objective sense, what is communicated by instruction/doctrine. Specifically, the Doctrine concerning the attainment through Christ of Salvation in the Kingdom of God; simply (Mt 13:20-23; Mk 4:14-20; 8;32; 16:20; Lk 1:2…)
Delivered: ‘paradidomi’: handed down (to surrender, entrust) (Lk 1:3)
Followed1 All Things2 Closely3 for Some Time Past4: ‘parakoloutheo1 pas2 akribos3 anothen4’: To follow near, to investigate1 everything2 [pertaining to Christ] exactly3 from the beginning4. (Lk 1:3)
Orderly Account: ‘kathexes’: from ‘kata’ (down) and ‘hexes’ (successive, afterword, next) [successively down] i.e. consecutively; orderly, in order. (Lk 1:3)
Most Excellent: ‘kratistos’: Superlative of ‘kratos’ (dominion, might); strongest, i.e. (in dignity) Very Honorable: - most excellent. (Lk 1:4, Ac 23:26; 24:2; 26:25; 1:1)
Theophilus: ‘theophilos’: from ‘theos’ (God) and ‘philos’ (properly dear, i.e. a friend): friend of God, lover of God; Theophilus, a Christian: - Theophilus.
Certainty: ‘epiginosko1 ho asphaleia2’: to become fully acquainted with, to know fully1, to have certainty2 of the facts2; to have definite security2. (Lk 1:4)