I.       “Only Two Options...”
Luke 6:237-42
Luke 6:42
Luke 6:43-45; For Vv. 43, 44 See Mt 7:16, 20
John 15:5
Romans 9:21-24; Ephesians 1:7-12
Romans 9:30-33
John 3:16
Romans 5:6-8; 4:25

II.       “The Diseased Made Virtuous” 
Luke 6:45; Matthew 12:33-37; 15:18-19; [Mt 13:52
Ephesians 4:17-32]; [Matthew 5:37]; 12:34
John 3:1-8
Jeremiah 17:1, 9-10, 7-8, 14-15
Luke 6:45; 2 Co 5:17
John 15:26; Mt/Lk 3:8
Galatians 5:13-25; Ro 10:8-13
Galatians 5:16, 22-23
 Greek Word Study:
Love: ‘agapeseis’: from ‘agapao’ (to love) ‘Agapeseis’ differs from ‘phileo’ (brotherly love) indicating feelings, warm affection, the kind of love expressed by a kiss. “agapeseis’ is to love i.e., regard with favor, goodwill, benevolence. The effects of benevolence are expressed as to wish well or to do good to. To love one’s neighbor and one’s enemies. The future imperative ‘agapeseis,’ especially in regard to enemies, should not be taken to mean doing that which pleases THEM; but choosing to show them favor and goodwill (despite their reviling) which pleases God. (Luke 6:32)
 
Good: ‘kalos’: properly, beautiful but chiefly (fig) good (literal or moral), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use) this is distinguished from ‘agathos’ which is properly intrinsic (good); - beautiful, good. Adjective meaning handsome, beautiful, good primarily as to external form and appearance. In NT of quality: good, excellent as to quality and character: Generally, a tree (Lk 6:43); by implication, choice, excellent Fruit. (Lk 6:43)
 
Bad: ‘sapros’: from ‘sepo’ (to putrefy); rotten, i.e., worthless (moral): - bad, corrupt, diseased (fruit) (Lk 6:43)
 
Known: ‘ginosko’: a prolonged form of a primary verb “to know” (absolute) in a great variety of applications with many implications: - Comprehend, know, learn, perceive, understand. To know in a complete sense, that is, to have knowledge of: to know one’s character [by its own fruit] (Lk 6:43)
 
Good: ‘agathos’: good, a primary word, (in any sense, often as a noun): - generosity, good (things), goodness, healthy, honest. Compare ‘kalos’ which refers to extrinsic good; this adjective means good & benevolent, of good character (intrinsically good) good disposition, quality. Of persons: Upright, Virtuous. (Lk 6:45, 3x)
 
Treasure: ‘thesauros’: a deposit, i.e., wealth, (literal or figurative): - Treasure [storehouse] (Lk 6:45)
 
Evil Treasure: ‘poneros’: hurtful, i.e., evil (properly in effect or influence. Evil in a moral or spiritual sense, wicked, malicious, mischievous. Of Persons in (Lk 6:45)
 
Abundance: ‘perisseuma’: from ‘perriseuo’ (superabound); a surplus or superabundance, more than enough, abundance. What is laid up (in the heart). Figuratively [the thoughts that fill the heart] [The Good Treasure of the Holy Spirit in the heart of a person “superabounds” in virtuous fruit-bearing] (Lk 6:45)
 
Hypocrite: ‘hupokrites’: from ‘hupokrinomai’ (to decide, speak, or act) under a False Part. Pretend; an actor under an assumed character, i.e. (figurative) a dissembler (hypocrite): - Hypocrite. Noun meaning to act as a hypocrite; a stage-player, an actor – In NT a hypocrite specifically in respect to religion. (Lk 6:42)
 
Pastor’s Note: We must Love in the Power of the Holy Spirit; this kind of Love is a verb – an action, a choice; not an emotion. Sin disables our ability to see clearly to help others in their journey with Christ and mars the image of Christ in us. We must fall before the Lord for forgiveness and then do so on a daily basis, Loving those around us - in the power of the Holy Spirit.

I.       "Teacher"
Luke 4:38-44
Luke 5:1-3; See Mt 4:18-22; Mk 1:16-20; Jn 1:40-42
Numbers 34:11; Dt 3:17; Josh 12:3; Jn 6:1 (Mt 14:34)
Mark 1:19; Mt 5:1; Mt 7:28-29; Lk 4:31-37, 40-42
Mark 9:2-7
II.      “Master” 
Luke 5:4-7; Jn 21:1-14; Lk 4:35, 36, 39, 40;
Deuteronomy 28:1-6; Eph 4-6
(Kingdom of God references:)
Matthew 6:33; 12:28; 19:24; 21:31; 21:43; Mk 1:15
Mark 4:11; 4:26, 30; 9:1, 47; 10:14 -15, 23-25; 14:25
Luke 43; 6:20; 7:28; 8:1, 10; 9:2,11,27,60,62; 10:9,11
Luke 11:20; 13:18,20,28,29; 14:15; 16:16; 17:20,21;
Luke 18:16-17, 24-25,29; 19:11; 21:31; 22:16,18; 23:51
And many more in the New Testament!

III.      “Lord” 
Luke 5:8-11; See Mt 8:34; Josh 5:14-15; Eze 1:28
Isaiah 6:5; Mt 4:19; Mk 1:17; 2Co 12:9; Lk 5:10; 18:28
Luke 18:29-30; Php 1:21; Mt 19:27; Lk 5:28; Lk 9:23-24

Greek Word Study:
Hear: ‘akouo’: a primary verb: to hear (in various senses); - come (to the ears), hear (-er), to listen, understand. To hear, also to learn by hearing, to be informed. To hear, to perceive with the ears: to hear with attention, attentiveness. (Lk 5:1, 7:39)
 
Word: ‘logos’: something said, (inc. the thought). Noun from ‘lego’ (to speak intelligently). A word, as spoken; a saying, declaration, sentiment uttered: especially of God, the Word of God, meaning divine revelation and declaration. (Mk 7:13; Lk 5:1…)
 
Washing: ‘pluno’: a prolonged form of an obsolete ‘pluo’ (to “flow”); to plunge, i.e. launder clothing: - wash (to wash things as opposed to your person) [mending, washing nets to prepare for fishing] (Lk 5:2)
 
Catch: ‘agra’: from ‘ago’ (abstract) a catching (of fish); also (concrete) a haul (of fish): - Catch (of fish). (Lk 5:4)
 
Master: ‘epistates’: from ‘epi’ (above) and ‘histemi’ (to stand): - an appointee over, i.e. commander (teacher): - Master. (Lk 5:5)
 
Toiled: ‘parakatatheke’: a compound of ‘para’ (beside) and ‘katatithemi’ (put down, do); something put down alongside, i.e. a deposit (sacred trust): - that (thing) which is committed unto trust; entrust. [Simon and his partners entrusted their nets to the lake all night – and came up empty] (Lk 5:5)
 
At your word: ‘rhema:’ an utterance (individual, collective, or special); by implication a matter or topic (especially of narration, command, dispute): - a charge, what one says. In NT, it often takes on a particular meaning from its context; here it takes on the meaning: Command -  spoken in the Imperative. [At your command…] (Lk 5:5)
 
Partners: ‘metochos’: from ‘metocho’ (to share in), participant, i.e. (as noun) a sharer in the work; (by implication), an associate; companion – one who shares: - has participated. (Lk 5:7)
 
Sinful: ‘hamartolos’: from hamartano (to miss the mark and so, not share in the prize); sinful, i.e. a sinner – to deviate, to miss the mark, to sin. To err from the Way. In NT, used as a metaphor, erring from divine law, sinful, wicked, impious. A Sinner (Lk 5:8)
 
Lord: ‘kurios’: from ‘kuros (supremacy); supreme in authority. Lord. Spoken of the Lord Jesus Christ as reference to His abode on earth as a Master & Teacher; Lord of the Gospel Dispensation. (Lk 5:8)
 
Partners: ‘koinonos’: from ‘koinos’ (common) (literally - shared by all or several); a sharer, i.e. an associate – partaker, partner, companion: share in (a common goal) Of (Gospel) partners (Lk 5:10)
 
Catching: ‘zoogoneo’: to engender alive, i.e. (by analogy) to rescue (passive: be saved) from death: - to keep alive, give life. Life-giving. To give birth to living creatures, give life, make alive. In NT, to retain, preserve life. [in/by the life-giving message of Jesus Christ and Him Crucified] (Jesus would make them Fishers of mankind) (Lk 5:10)
 
Followed: ‘akoloutheo’: to be in the same way with, i.e. to accompany (specially as a disciple): - to follow (Jesus) in Faith and Practice. (Lk 5:11)

I.     “The Appointed One”
Luke 2:22-32; 28-32
Luke 2:33-35; 2:27; (Is 8:14; Mt 21:44; Jn 9:39; 2Co 2:16)
Isaiah 8:11-15; Ac 28:22
1 Corinthians 1:18-25
1Peter 2:7-9; 2Co 2:16; Ps 118:22-23; Ro 9:22,33; Jude 4
Deuteronomy 10:15; Is 43:20; Ex 19:6; Rev 1;6, 5:10
Isaiah 61:6; 66:21; Dt 7:6; Is 43:21; Mal 3:17; [Is 42:16]
Acts 26:18; Ps 36:9
Matthew 21:42-44
John 8:23-24
 
 
II.        “The Devoted One” 
Luke 2:36-37; See Ex 15:20; 1Ti 5:5; Lk 5;33; Mt 6:16-18 Acts 13:12; 14:23; 2Cor 6:5
 
 
III.      “The Redeemed Ones” 
Luke 2:38; 25; See 1:68
Hebrews 9:11-14; 24; 7:27; 10:4, 10; see Ac 20:28
Job 33:23-28; Dan 9:24; 1Co 6:19-20
 
Greek Word Study:
Appointed: ‘keimai’: Middle of primary verb; to lie outstretched (literal or figurative): - appoint, destined, lay (down, up) lie. To lie, be laid down. To be set, appointed (Lk 2:34; Php 1:17; 1Th 3:3) To be laid down (Mat 28:6; Lk 2:12, 16; 23:53; Jn 20: 5-7)
Fall: ‘ptosis’: From the alternate of ‘pipto’ (to fall) a crash, i.e. downfall (literal or figurative): - fall (Lk 2:34) [a humbling]
Rising: ‘anastasis’: from ‘anistemi’ (to stand up) a standing up again, i.e. (literal) a resurrection from death (individual, genitive or by implication [its author]), or (figuratively) a moral recovery (of spiritual truth): resurrection; rise (again, rising) A rising up as opposed to falling. By metonymy the author or cause of rising up; so, metaphorically, the author of a better state, of higher prosperity, of eternal happiness (Lk 2:34)
Sign: ‘semeion’: presumed derivative of the base of ‘semaino’; an indication, especially ceremonial or supernatural: - sign. In NT, a sign as wrought of God. Spoken by metonymy of persons sent from God, [Jesus] whose character and acts are a manifestation of the divine power (Lk 2:34)
Opposed: ‘antilego’: from ‘anti’ (opposite) and ‘lego’ (to relate in words); to dispute, refuse: - argumentative, contradict, contrary, deny, object, oppose, speak against. (Lk 2:35) [Unbeliever]
Thoughts: ‘dialogismos’: from ‘dialogizomai’ (to reckon thoroughly); discussion i.e. (internal) consideration (by implication, purpose), or (external) debate: - Reasoning, thinking, thought. Noun from ‘dialogizomai’ (to reason); reflection, thought. Used generally (Lk 2:35)
Revealed: ‘apokalupto’: from ‘apo’ (off) and ‘kalupto’ (cover, veil); to take off the cover, i.e. disclose. Reveal, make a revelation. To uncover. In NT used metaphorically: to reveal, to disclose, to bring to light: In the passive, of things which become known by their effects. (Lk 2:35 aorist passive infinitive)
Prophetess: ‘prophetis’: feminine of ‘prophetes’: a female foreteller or an inspired woman – prophetess. (Lk 2:36)
Depart: ‘aphistemi’: from ‘apo’ (off) and ‘histemi’(stand); to remove i.e. (active) instigate, to revolt; usually (reflexive) to desist, desert, etc.: depart. Intransitively, to separate oneself, to depart. Generally, to go away from, to leave (Lk 2:37) [Anna was wholly devoted to God remaining in Temple]
Worshiping: ‘latreuo’: from ‘latris’ (a hired menial); to minister (to God) i.e. render religious homage; serve, worship. To serve, in a religious sense, to serve and to worship God (Mt 4:10 Lk 1:74; 2:37; 4:8…)
Fasting: ‘nesteia’: from ‘nesteuo’ (abstain); abstinence (from lack of food or voluntary and religious); specially, the fast of the Day of Atonement: - fast, hunger, without food. (Lk 2:37) [Spiritual Abstinence; seeking only God]
Waiting for: ‘prosdechomai’: from ‘pros’ (forward, toward) and ‘dechomai (to receive) (in various applications, lit. or fig.) (accept, receive take welcome); (by implication) to await with confidence and/or patience; - accept, look (wait) for, receive, welcome. To receive to oneself, to accept. Of things future, to wait for, to expect (Lk 2:38 (25)) [to anticipate, waiting confidently with the intent to receive to oneself]
Redemption: ‘lutrosis’: from ‘lutroo’ (to ransom) a ransoming (figurative): - redeemed, redemption. Noun from ‘lutroo’ to release on receipt of a ransom. The act of redemption, deliverance; spoken of the Redemption of Israel/ Jerusalem (Lk 1:68, 2:38) Used metaphorically: redemption from sin and its consequences (Hb 9:12). [‘lutrotes’: Redeemer: Jesus - Messiah] 

I.       “Expiatory Sacrifice”
Luke 2:15-21
Luke 2:22-24; Lev 12; (Lk 2:21, 27, Gal 4:4); 1Sa 1:22, 24
Luke 2:39; Ex 13:9; 2Chr 31:3; [Ex 13:2, 12]
Exodus 13:1-2, 13c
Numbers 18:15-18
Leviticus 12; Heb 1:3
Galatians 4:4-5
Galatians 3:10-14; Heb 1:3; 2:1-18; Matt 3:15
 
 
II.     “The Divine Herald” 
Luke 2:25-26; Lk 1:6; Ac 2:5; 8:2; 22:12; Lk 2:38; 23:51
Isaiah 25:9; Mk 15:43; [Gen 39:18]; Is 40:1; 57:18
Psalm 89:48; Jn 8:51; Heb 11:5 (Ac 2:27) Lk 9:20; 23:35
 
 
III.      “Divine Revelation” 
Luke 2:27-32; Lk 2:33, 41, 43, 48-51; 1:64; Gen 15:15;
Luke 1:26; 3:6; Isaiah 52:7-12; Ps 98:1-4; Luke 24:36-53
Isaiah 42:6; 49:6; 52:10; (60:3); Jn 8:12; Ac 13:47; 26:23
[Isaiah 45:25; 46:13]; Lk 2:10; 2Tim 1:8-10
2 Corinthians 3:14-18; Ro 12:1-2
 
Greek Word Study:
 Purification: ‘katharismos’: from ‘katharizo’ (to cleanse); a washing off, i.e. (ceremonial) ablution (moral) expiation: - Cleanse (ing), purification. Noun from ‘katharizo’, to make clean. Particularly, purification of women after childbirth (Lk 2:22); metaphorically, purification from sin, expiation. (Hb 1:3)
Law: ‘nomos’: from primary ‘nemo’ (to parcel out, esp. food or grazing to animals); law; (through the idea of prescriptive usage, general (regulations), special (of Moses [inc. the volume]; also of the Gospel) or figuratively (a principle): Law. In NT, laws relating to external religious rites, e.g. purification (Lk 2:22)
Holy: ‘hagios’: sacred (physically pure, morally blameless, or religious, ceremony, consecrated): - (most) holy (one, thing) saint. Adjective from ‘hagos’ (n.f.) any matter of religious awe, expiation, sacrifice. Primarily: pure, clean, inc. the notion of respect and veneration. Holy. Metaphorically, morally pure, upright, blameless in heart and life, virtuous, holy. Consecrated, devoted, sacred, holy, i.e. set apart from a common to a sacred use. Spoken of persons (Lk 2:23)
Righteous: ‘dikaios’: from ‘dike’ (right, as self-evident) equitable (in Character or act) (by implication) innocent, holy (absolute or relative): - righteous person, innocent, just. In NT, in a moral sense righteous, just. Spoken especially of those whose hearts are right with God. (Lk 2:25)
Devout: ‘eulabes’: from ‘eu (well, good) and ‘lambano’ (to take); taking well (carefully) i.e. circumspect (religiously pious); - devout. Cautious, circumspect. In NT spoken only in reference to God. God-fearing, pious, devout. (Lk 2:25)
Waiting for: ‘prosdechomai’: from ‘pros’ (forward, toward) and ‘dechomai (to receive) (in various applications, lit. or fig.) (accept, receive take welcome); (by implication) to await with confidence and/or patience; - accept, look (wait) for, receive, welcome. To receive to oneself, to accept. Of things future, to wait for, to expect (Lk 2:25, 38) [to anticipate, waiting confidently with the intent to receive to oneself]
Consolation of Israel: ‘Paraklesis’: from ‘parakleo’ (to call near); solace: - comfort, consolation, encouragement. The act of comfort. Consolation, comfort, solace. By metonymy, the Messiah as the author of spiritual aid and consolation (Lk 2:25)
Revealed: ‘chrematizo’: from ‘chrema’ (useful): to utter an oracle [from God] i.e. Divinely intimate: - be directed, be instructed. Spoken of things to be revealed (Lk 2:26 by the Holy Spirit)
See1 death2: ‘eido1 thanatos2’: ‘eido1’ a primary verb (properly) to see (lit. or fig) Metaphorically, to experience (Lk 2:26) ‘thanatos2’noun from ‘thnesko’(to die). Death, the extinction of life; Often in the Septuagint, ‘thanatos’ has the sense of destruction, perdition, misery, including both physical death and the exclusion from the presence and favor of God in consequence of sin and disobedience; ‘thanatos2’: rejection from the kingdom of God (eternal condemnation) (Lk 2:26)
Took: ‘dechomai’: to receive. Physically, to take to oneself what is presented or brought by another, to receive into one’s hands (Lk 2:28) Metaphorically used to receive the kingdom of God; to receive, admit with the mind and heart i.e. by implication to embrace, to follow. [Lk 2:28]
Depart: ‘apoluo’: to free fully, i.e. (literal) relieve, release, dismiss (reflexive, depart) or fig. let die, pardon. From ‘apo’ (from) and ‘luo’ (to loose): to let loose from, to loose or unbind a person. To dismiss from life, let depart, die (Lk 2:29) [in peace]; ‘apolutrosis’ Christian  salvation – deliverance on account of ransom paid.   
Salvation: ‘soterion’: defender, defense: - salvation. In NT, only in the Christian sense of saving, bringing salvation. By metonymy, The Savior (Lk 2:30; 3:6) Synonymous with: Redemption Price, Ransom.
Light: ‘phos’: from ‘phao’ (to shine or make manifest, especially by rays) luminousness; - light Used especially of Jesus as the Great Teacher and Savior of the world, who brought life and immortality to light in his Gospel. (Lk 2:32; 2Ti 1:8-10)
Revelation: ‘apokalupsis’: from ‘apokalupto’ (To reveal, to take off the cover): - disclosure, be revealed, revelation. An uncovering. In NT used metaphorically of the removal of the veil of ignorance and darkness by the communication of light and knowledge in Christ. (Lk 2:32, 2Co 3:16) 

I.          “Faith In Action”
Luke 2:8-14
Luke 2:15-16; 7, 12; 1:26-55; 2:13-14; Eph 3:4-6
Hebrews 11:6; Lk 2:12, 16; Php 2:1-11; Ro 3:21-30
Luke 1:39-45, 56
 
II.         “The Shepherd’s Revelation” 
Luke 2:17-19; Matt 17:5; Jn 14:6, 25-27; Heb 11:6
2 Corinthians 5:17-21; 2:18, 19; 33, 51; Jn 2:1-12
Luke 7:11-16; Jn 19:28-30
 
III.         “Saving Grace” 
Luke 2:20-21; 1Jn 4:13-16; 1Pe 1:3-9; Lk 2:18; Ro 3:21-25
Matthew 11:25-30
Hebrews 4:14-16; 3:12-4:13; Lk 2:21; 1:31, 59; 2:11
Matthew 1:18-25
 
Greek Word Study:
Shepherds: ‘poimen’: a shepherd (literal or figurative) meaning one who generally cares for flocks. Particularly (Lk 2:8, 15, 18, 20) Figuratively of Jesus as the Great Shepherd who watches over and provides for the welfare of the Church, His Flock “Chief Shepherd: ‘Poimano’ (Mt 26:31; Mk 14:27; Jn 10:2, 11, 12, 14, 16; Hb 13:20; 1Pe 2:25)
Angel: ‘aggelos: from ‘aggello’ (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an “angel”; (by implication) a pastor; - angel, messenger. Noun meaning messenger, one sent to announce and/or proclaim. An angel, a celestial messenger, a being superior to man. God is represented as surrounded by a host of beings of higher order than man. These He uses as messengers and agents and in promoting the welfare of humans (Mt 1:20; 18:10; Ac 7:30) As to numbers of angels see Hb 12:22; Rev 5:11. (Lk 2:15)
Made Known: ‘gnorizo’: from a derivative of ‘ginosko’ (to make known); make known, proclaim, tell. To others, generally, to make known, declare, reveal, with dative (Lk 2:15, 17)
Haste: ‘speudo’: probably strengthened from ‘pous’ (a foot); to speed: - make haste, hurry. (Lk 2:16)
Found: ‘aneurisko’: from ‘ana’ (upon, on, in) and ‘heurisko’ (to find); to find out: - find, seek out. (Lk 2:16)
Baby: ‘brephos’: an infant (lit. or fig.) baby, childhood, infant. A noun meaning child. Usually an infant, babe, suckling (Lk 2:16) Used metaphorically of those who have just embraced Christianity.
Saying: ‘rhema’: from ‘rheo’(to speak); an utterance, by implication a matter or topic (especially of narration, command, or dispute): - that which is spoken, a statement, a word. Spoken by metonymy for things spoken of a happening (Lk 1:37; 65; 2:15) Particularly, a word as uttered by a living voice: a saying (Lk 2:17, 50)
Wondered: ‘thaumazo’: from ‘thauma’ (wonder): the act of wondering; (by implication) to admire: - amaze, astonish, astound, marvel surprise, wonder. [not necessarily with Faith] (Lk 2:18)
Pondering: ‘sumballo’: from ‘sun’ (together) and ‘ballo’ (to throw or cast): - [to put together] to combine, (mentally) to consider. Ponder (Lk 2:19)
Glorifying1 and2 Praising3: ‘doxazo1 kai2 aineo3’: ‘doxazo’: to render glorious (to esteem glorious): - exalt, glorify, give glory, honor, magnify. From ‘doxa’ (glory) to glorify: To ascribe glory and honor to God, meaning to render glory to Him; to celebrate with praise, worship, and adoration1; ‘kai2’: meaning “and”; ‘aineo3’: from ‘ainos’ (praise): to praise God. Spoken in the NT only of God (Lk 2:13, 20…) [both verbs here used in the present active participle tense, conveying a linear action presenting an event as it occurs – an action which thrusts the storyline forward with great importance.]
Circumcised: ‘peritome’: from ‘peritemno’ (to cut around); the rite of circumcision. Circumcision – practiced by the Jews as a distinguishing sign of the Jewish Nation from Abraham under the Old Covenant. Correlates to Baptism in New Covenant as outward sign of the spiritual circumcision of the heart and affections, by putting the sins of the flesh off from the body ‘In Christ’ (Ro 2:28, 29; Php 3:3; Col 2:11) (Lk 2:21)    

I.     “God’s Revelation to Lowly Hearts”
Luke 2:1-7
Luke 2:8-9; 24:4; Ac 12:7; Lk 9:31; Ac 7:55; 2Co 3:18
Genesis 13:2; 26:12; 30:31; 37:2; Ex 3:1; 1Sa 16:11-13
Zechariah 9:14-17a
John 10:11-16
 
II.    “From Great Fear to Great Joy!” 
Luke 2:10-11
Isaiah 6:5; Lk 2:32; Jn 11:50; [Zech 9:9]; Is 9:6; Lk 2:4
Matthew 1:21; Jn 4:42; Ac 2:36; 10:36; [Lk 23:2]; Mt 1:17
2 Samuel 7:8-9, 16
Isaiah 7:13-14; 7:11
 
III.     “The Virgin Birth” 
Luke 2:12-14; 2Sa 7:18-24; 1Sa 2:34; 2Ki 19:29; 2 Ki 20:8-9 Gen 28:12; 32:1-2; 1Ki 22:19; 2 Chronicles 18:18; Ps 103:21
Psalm 148:2; Dan 7:10; Rev 5:11
1Peter 1:10-12; Zech 2:8; Lk 2:14; 19:38; (Ps 148:1; Mat 21:9)
Luke 10:21; Mat 6:10; 28:18; Jn 17:4; Ac 7:49; Eph 3:15
Colossians 1:16, 20; Rev 5:13; Lk 1:79; Ps 85:10; Is 9:6-7
Haggai 2:9; Ac 10:36; Ro 5:1; Eph 2:14-17; (Lk 3:22; 12:32)
Ephesians 1:3-14 (5, 9); Php 2:12-16
Matthew 17:5; 1-5
John 14:6, 25-27
Hebrews 11:6; 1-6; Jn 1:11-13
 
Greek Word Study:
Shepherds: ‘poimen’: a shepherd (literal or figurative) meaning one who generally cares for flocks. Particularly (Lk 2:8, 15, 18, 20) Figuratively of Jesus as the Great Shepherd who watches over and provides for the welfare of the Church, His Flock “Chief Shepherd: ‘Poimano’ (Mt 26:31; Mk 14:27; Jn 10:2, 11, 12, 14, 16; Hb 13:20; 1Pe 2:25)
Keeping watch: ‘phulasso1 phulake2’: to watch, be on guard1 (lit or fig) of persons or things kept in safety, to keep, preserve (Lk 2:8) a guarding2 (concrete: a guard); the act of keeping watch2 (Lk2:8) (Present Active Participle)
Flock: ‘poimne’: contracted from ‘poimano’; a flock (lit or fig); - flock. Noun from ‘poimen, shepherd. A flock of sheep (Lk 2:8) Figuratively, the Flock of Christ, His disciples, the Church (Mt 26:31; Jn 10:16)
Angel: ‘aggelos: from ‘aggello’ (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an “angel”; (by implication) a pastor; - angel, messenger. Noun meaning messenger, one sent to announce and/or proclaim. An angel, a celestial messenger, a being superior to man. God is represented as surrounded by a host of beings of higher order than man. These He uses as messengers and agents and in promoting the welfare of humans (Mt 1:20; 18:10; Ac 7:30) As to numbers of angels see Hb 12:22; Rev 5:11. (Lk 2:9)
Glory: ‘doxa’: from base of ‘dokeo’; glory (As very apparent) in a wide application (lit or fig, object or subject); - brightness, glory (-ious [ones]), honor, praise. Noun from ‘dokeo’ (to think, recognize) an appearance. In NT, glory, honor: of external appearance: luster, brightness, dazzling light…Spoken especially of the celestial splendor in which God sits enthroned and His Divine Effulgence, Dazzling Majesty, Radiating Glory, as visible to mortals (Lk 2:9; Jn 12:41; see Is 6:1; Ac 7:55)
Filled with Great Fear: ‘phobeo1 phobos2 megas3’: to frighten, i.e. (passive) to be alarmed; be terrified (+be filled with) fear1. ‘phobos2’ from a primary ‘phebomai’ (to flee in fear); alarm or fright2. ‘megas3’: big, fierce, great (-er, -est)  “terribly, terribly , terrified” (Lk 2:9)
Great Joy: ‘megas1 chara2’: Big, great1. ‘chara2” from ‘chairo’ (cheerfulness) i.e. calm delight: - greatly, joyfully, pleasant. Noun from ‘chairo’ to rejoice. Joy, rejoicing. By metonymy, spoken of the cause for or grounds for Joy2 (Lk 2:10; Php 4:1)
A People: ‘laos’: a people. Noun meaning people; a people, nation tribe, i.e. mass of any people and not limited to a community of free citizens; a great part of the population gathered together anywhere. Specifically, of the Jews as the people of God’s choice; figuratively of Christians as God’s Spiritual Israel (from every nation). [God’s Flock taken from all nations] (Lk 2:10; Rev 5:9)
Savior Christ Lord: ‘Soter1 Christos2 Kurios3’: Savior, of Jesus as Messiah1; Christ,  adj. from ‘chrio’ (to anoint), Anointed,  of Jesus: Messiah2; Lord, supreme in authority, of Jesus as Supreme Lord: Messiah3. (Lk 2:11)
Heavenly Host: ‘ouranios1 stratia’: (celestial1) i.e. belonging to or coming from the sky: - heavenly, adj. Celestial1 i.e. dwelling in heaven as the “heavenly host.” ‘stratia2’ feminine of derivative of ‘stratos’ (an army, as encamped); i.e. an army2 i.e. (fig) the angels, the Celestial Luminaries: - host2. “Celestial Army of Angels” (Lk 2:13)
Peace Those Pleased: ‘eirene1 anthropos2 eudokia3’: tranquility arising from reconciliation with God1. ‘anthropos2’ a member of the human race2. ‘eudokia3’: satisfaction, Good Pleasure (will), Gracious (will); Particular delight in any person (God’s favor) from which believing faith is born. [God is pleased with those who, by faith, trust in Christ Jesus, His Messiah, unto Salvation] (Lk 2:14) Salvation of people brings Glory to God in the highest!

I.            “The Census”
Luke 1:76-80
Luke 2:1-3; Ac17:7; [Ac 5:37]
Luke 3:1; Matt 2:1-16; 1Sa 16:1; 2Sa 7:16
Micah 5:2-5
 
II.             “The Journey”
Luke 2:4-5; Mat 1:1-16
Luke 1:26-33; see Matt 2:23; Lk 1:11; John 7:42; 14:1-3
Revelation 22:6-21; 1Sa 16:1; Matt 2:1; Ro 8:28; Est 4:14
Psalm 102:12-13; [see Ps 75:2; Jer 29:10; Dan 9:2; [Is 40:2]
 
 
III.          "The Virgin Birth” 
Luke 2:6-7; [Mic 5:2; Matt 2:1-6]
Proverbs 8:22-36; Jn 1:1-5
Isaiah 9:6-7; Jer 30:21-22; Zech 9:9; Hos 6:3; Gal 4:4-7
Luke 2:7; Gen 1:31; 3:15; Heb 4:14-16
Colossians 1:15-20; 2:13-14
2 Corinthians 5:21
Philippians 2:5-11; Col 1:20; Ja 4:10; 1Pe 5:6
Proverbs 8:32-36; Php 2:10-11
 
Greek Word Study:
Decree: ‘dogma’: from base of ‘dokeo’; a law (civil, ceremonial, or ecclesiastical): - decision, decree, legal demand, ordinance. Noun from ‘dokeo’ (to think) A decree, edict, ordinance e.g. of a prince (Lk 2:1; Ac 17:7)
World: ‘oikoumene’: Feminine participle presumed passive of ‘oikeo’ (to dwell, abide, occupy a house) as noun, by implication of ‘ge’ (soil, a region) (solid part of the terrene globe, including occupants); Specially, the Roman Empire: - world. Noun from ‘oikeo’ the inhabited earth, the world: Particularly as inhabited by Greeks, and later by the Greeks and Romans; hence spoken of the Roman Empire, of Palestine and the adjacent countries [under Roman rule] (Lk 2:1; 21:26)
Before/First: ‘protos’: contracted superlative of ‘pro’ (foremost) (in time, place, order, or importance): - before, best, chief man, first, foremost. Adjective foremost, hence first. Generally spoken as an adjective of place, order, time. First (Matt 20:8, 10…Lk 2:2) In an adverbial sense, first, i.e. in the first place. Used for comparative ‘proteros,’ before (Jn 1;15, 30 [Lk 2:2])
His own town: ‘heautou1 polis2’: (including all the other cases); from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the generic (dative or accusative) of ‘autos’ (him, his1) and city2: a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size): - a city (with genitive of a person): meaning one’s native city; the town of his ancestry) [Thayer’s] (Lk 2:3)
House: ‘oikos’: a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); (by implication), a family (more or less related, literal or figurative): - home, house, (-hold), sanctuary. Noun meaning house, dwelling, home. By metonymy: Family, lineage, posterity, descended from one head or ancestor, e.g. the House of David (Lk 1:27, 69; 2:4)
Lineage: ‘patria’: as if feminine of a derivative of ‘pater’ (father); paternal descent, i.e. (concretely) a group of families or a whole race (nation): - family, lineage. Noun from ‘pater’ (father). Paternal Descent, lineage. In the NT a family, particularly a family which may include several households. (Lk 2:4; Eph 3:15)
Betrothed: ‘mnesteuo’: from a derivative of ‘mnaomai’ (to bear in mind, fixture in mind) to give a souvenir (engagement present) [Bride Price], i.e. betroth: - betrothed. (one legally pledged to be married, requiring divorce)
Firstborn: ‘prototokos’: from ‘protos’ (first) and the alternate of ‘tikto’ (bear, give birth, be born, produce) Firstborn, particularly, the firstborn of a father or mother (Matt 1:25; Lk 2:7) Figuratively, the firstborn in the sense of the chief one, the one highly distinguished; so of Christ, as the beloved Son of God before creation of the world (Col 1:15-16)
Swaddling cloths: ‘sparganoo’: from ‘sparganon’ (a strip, from a derivative of the base of ‘sparasso’ meaning wrap with straps): - to swathe (an infant after Oriental Custom): - wrap in swaddling cloths (Lk 2:7)
Manger: ‘phatne’: from ‘pateomai’ (to eat); a crib (for fodder): - manger. [Fodder: coarse food for livestock; or people considered as readily available and of little value (cannon fodder)] (Lk 2:7)
Inn: ‘kataluma’: from ‘kataluo’: property, a dissolution (breaking up of a journey), i.e. (by implication) a lodging place: guest room, inn. [The use of “the” before “inn” indicates a known communal lodging structure for travelers and their animals – the guest rooms were above a courtyard for animals, with stalls built at ground level around the outside with feed troughs, so that the owner could feed his own animals from his own stall] (The Inn in Bethlehem) (Lk 2:7)        

I.       “The Prophet”
Luke 1:67-75; 65-66 
Luke 1:76; Lk 7:26-27; 20:6; Matt 11:9; 14:5; Lk 1:17, 32
Luke 3:4; Matt 3:3
Malachi 3:1; Is 40:1-3
Mark 1:1-6; Ps 23:4; Eph 2:1

II.       “The Promise”
Luke 1:77-78a; Ro 3:23; 10:8-11; Mk 1:4; Matt 26:26-28
Isaiah 60:1-3


III.      “The Sonrise of Peace”
Luke 1:78b-79; Col 3:12 (Gk.)
Malachi 4:1-2; Eph 5:14; 2Pe 1:19; Lk 24:49 
Matthew 4:15-16; (Is 9:2); [Ac 26:18]
John 8:12; Psalm 107:1-16; Is 42:7; Ro 3:10-18
See Luke 2:14; 1Jn 1:9
Luke 1:80; 2:40; Mat 3:1; 11:7-10

Greek Word Study:
Prophet: ‘prophetes’: from ‘prophemi’ (to tell beforehand): - a prophet, a foreteller of future events, also an interpreter. In NT, ‘prophetes’ corresponds to the person who in the OT spoke under divine influence and inspiration. This included the foretelling of future events and the exhorting, reproving and threatening of individuals or nations as the ambassador of God and as the interpreter of His will to Men. Hence, the prophet spoke not his own thoughts but what he received from God, retaining however, his own consciousness and self-possession. Spoken specifically of John the Baptist (Lk 1:76)
Before: ‘enopion’: in the face of (literal or figurative): - before +between, in front (in the presence, sight) of. From ‘en’ (in) and ‘optanomai’: to gaze (i.e. with wide-open eyes, as at something remarkable) (Lk 1:76)
Prepare1 his2 ways3: ‘hetoimazo1 autos2 hodos3’: ‘hetoimazo’: - to prepare; (get, make) ready1.  ‘autos2’: his2. And ways3: ‘hodos3’ a road, (by implication) a progress, (the route); (figuratively) a mode or means3: path, road, (high-) way3. (Lk 1:76) [Ancient Custom for Monarch Travel]
To Give: ‘didomi’: to give (used in a very wide application) [Thayers: in this use, to give something to someone, to give over to one’s care; something to be administered; denoting something to be done by him to whom it is said to be given, to cause him to repent (Lk 1:77)
Salvation: ‘soteria’: derived from ‘soter,’ as noun meaning rescue or safety (physically or morally): - salvation, save, strength. Noun from ‘soter,’ a savior, deliverer. Safety, deliverance, preservation from danger or destruction. In a Christian sense, soteria is deliverance from sin and its spiritual consequences and admission to Eternal Life w/Blessedness in the Kingdom of Christ (Lk 1:77)
Forgiveness: ‘aphesis’: From ‘aphiemi’ (freedom), (Figuratively) pardon: forgiveness, liberty. Noun from ‘aphiemi’ (to cause to stand away) to release one’s sins from the sinner. Dismission, i.e. deliverance from service, captivity, etc. Also, remission, i.e. forgiveness, pardon of sins. (Lk 1:77)
Tender1 mercy2: ‘splagchnon1 eleos2’: ‘splagchnon’: probably strengthened from the ‘splen’ (spleen); an intestine (plural); (figuratively) pity or sympathy1: - affection, bowels, heart, +tender mercy. ‘Eleos2’: compassion: - Divine mercy2, active pity. [Mercy from the Bowels of God] (Lk 1:78)
Sunrise: ‘anatole’: a rising of light, i.e. dawn (figuratively) (by implication) the east: east, rise (-ing), sunrise. [The Dawn of Redemption] (Lk 1:78)
Visit: ‘episkeptomai’: verb form of ‘episkopos’ (overseer): (from “to inspect”) i.e. (by implication) to select; (by extension) to go see, relieve: - Care for, pick out, visit. From ‘epi’ (upon) and ‘skeptomai’ (n.f. to look). To look at something: To look upon with mercy, favor, kind regard. (Lk 1:78)
Give Light: ‘epiphaino’: from ‘epi’ (upon) and ‘phaino’ (to shine). To shine upon, i.e. become (literal) visible, or (figuratively) known: appear, give light. To cause to appear upon or appear to, to show before, to exhibit. In NT to show oneself upon or to, i.e. to appear upon or to. Spoken of Light: to shine upon (Lk 1:79) Metaphorically, to be conscious, to be known and manifest. [The Tender Mercy of God is manifest in Jesus, the Sun of Righteousness] 
Darkness: ‘skotos’: from base of ‘skia’ (shadow), i.e. obscurity: - darkness. Spoken figuratively of moral darkness, the absence of spiritual light and truth, inc. the idea of sinfulness and consequent calamity. (Lk 1:79)
Shadow of Death: ‘skia thanatos’: ‘skia’ (shadow) [of] Death: ‘thanatos’ from ‘thnesko’ (to die): - deadly peril, death, mortal pestilence. The extinction of life. In NT, this word is applied to convey the idea of physical death as aggravated by Eternal Condemnation; as opposed to Life in Christ, Joyful Resurrection, and Eternal Life in the kingdom of God, won by Christ. (Lk 1:79)

I.       “Holy Power to Praise a Holy God!”
Luke 1:57-66
Luke 1:67-69; Lk 1:15, 41; Joel 2:28; 1Ki 1:48; 1Ch 29:10
Ezra 7:27; Ps 41:13; 72:18; 106:48; Is 29:23; Matt 15:21
Acts 13:17; Lk 7:16; Ex 4:31; [Lk 1:78; Ac 15:14; Heb 2:6]
Luke 2:38; Ps 111:9; 130:7-8; [Lk 24:21; Is 43:1; 59:20]
Psalm 40:1-3; 1Pe 2:25
Isaiah 63:1-6; 1Sam 2:1, 10; Ps 132:10-18; Eze 29:21
2 Samuel 22:3; Ps 18:1-3; Lk 1:32
 
II.        “Holy Praise for His Holy Compassion!” 
 Luke 1:70-72; Ro 5:12; [Jere 23:5-6]; Ac 3:21; Ps 106:10
Micah 7:18-20; Lev 26:42; Ps 105:8-9; [Lk 1:54-55]
See Romans 9:4; Gal 3:7-9
 
 
III.         "Praising God for His Sworn Oath!” 
Luke 1:73-75; Zeph 3:15-17
Genesis 22:1-18; Gen 26:3;
James 2:21-23; Pr 18:24
2 Samuel 22:1-3
Hebrews 6:13-20; Eph 4:24; [1Thes 2:10]; [Jer 32:39 Hb]
Titus 2:11-14

Greek Word Study:
Filled: ‘pimplemi’: To fill (literal or figurative) [imbue, influence, supply]: - Filled, full. (Lk 1:67)
Prophesied: ‘propheteuo’: from ‘prophetes’ (a foreteller), To foretell events divine, speaking under inspiration of the Holy Spirit, exercise the prophetic office: - to Prophecy. Particularly, to foretell future events, to predict under divine influence, as ambassadors of God and as interpreters of His mind and will. Spoken of OT prophets (Mt 11:13; 15:7; Mk 7:6; 1Pe 1:10; Jude 14) and of the NT Prophets (Lk 1:67; Rev 10:11; 11:3)
Blessing: ‘eulogetos’: from ‘eulogeo’ (to speak well of) Adjective from ‘eulogeo’ (to bless). Blessed. In NT, only of God, i.e. worthy of praise. Used as a doxology: Blessed Be God (Lk 1:68; 2Co 1:3; Eph 1:3; 1Pe 1:3)
Visited: ‘episkeptomai’: verb form of ‘episkopos’ (overseer): (from “to inspect”) i.e. (by implication) to select; (by extension) to go see, relieve: - Care for, pick out, visit. From ‘epi’ (upon) and ‘skeptomai’ (n.f. to look). To look at something, examine closely, inspect, observe, (oversee): To look upon with mercy, favor, regard. (Lk 1:68, 78; 7:16; …)
Redeemed: ‘lutrosis’: From ‘lutroo’ (to release on receipt of a Ransom), a ransoming (figuratively): - redeemed, redemption. Redemption, deliverance; spoken of the Redemption of Israel (Lk 1:68; 2:38) Used Metaphorically: redemption from sin and its consequences (Heb 9:12).
Raised up: ‘egeiro’: Metaphorically to cause to aris4e or exist; in the middle, cause to arise, to appear, (cause to be born - Thayers) (Lk 1:69)
Horn of Salvation: ‘keras soteria’: ‘keras’ from ‘kar’ (the hair of the head); a horn (literal or figurative) - the strength of an animal (esv) and ‘soteria’ derived from ‘soter,’ as noun meaning rescue or safety (physically or morally): - salvation, save, strength. Noun from ‘soter,’ a savior, deliverer. Particularly and generally: deliverance from danger, slavery, imprisonment (Lk 1:69, 71; Ac 7:25; Php 1:19; Heb 11:7) [“Strength of a Savior” Mighty to Save] [In a Christian sense, soteria is deliverance from sin and its spiritual consequences and admission to Eternal Life w/Blessedness in the Kingdom of Christ (Lk 1:77; 19:9…)]
Servant: ‘pais’: Noun meaning child, male or female. Spoken of all ages from infancy to full grown youth. Spoken of the Servant of God, of a minister or ambassador of God, called and Beloved of God, and sent by Him to perform any service, e.g. of David (Lk 1:69; Ac 4:25)
Saved: ‘soteria’: see above, particularly, deliverance from danger (of Satan), slavery (to sin), and imprisonment (in death) (Lk 1:71)
Covenant: ‘diatheke’: (special) a contract (especially a devisory will): - covenant i.e. a mutual agreement or mutual promise on mutual conditions (Gal 3:15) In NT spoken of God’s Covenant with Abraham, of which Circumcision was the sign (Gen 15:1-18; 17:1-19) (Lk 1:72)
Oath: ‘horkos’: from ‘herkos’ (a fence) perhaps akin to ‘horion’ (a boundary line) a limit, i.e. (sacred) restraint (special oath): oath, thing sworn. (Genesis 22:16-18) [God’s Oath to Abraham] (Lk 1:73)
Being Delivered: ‘rhuomai’: i.e. Rescue: - Deliver (-er), rescued. To draw or snatch from danger, rescue, deliver In NT it’s used only of God delivering His saints. (Lk 1:74) [God is delivering/has delivered His children]
Serve: ‘latreuo’: From ‘latris’ (a hired menial laborer); to minister (to God), i.e. render religious homage: - offer, serve, worship (-er). To serve in a religious sense – to serve and to worship God (Mt 4:10; Lk 1:74; 2:37; 4:8; Ac 7:7

I.    “The Timing of God is Perfect!”
Luke 1:51-56;
Luke 1:57-58; Gen 19:19; Luke 1:13-15; Ro 12:15
Genesis 17:9-14
 
II.      "The Promises of God are Sure!” 
Luke 1:59-63; Lk 2:21; Gen 17:12-14; Lev 12:3; Php 3:5
Genesis 17:5; Col 2:11-12; Lk 1:13, 22; Is 8:1; 30:8
 
 
III.      “The Compassion of God Saves!” 
Luke 1:64-66; Lk 1:20; Mk 7:35; Lk 2:28; 24:53; 7:16
Luke 1:39; 2:19, 51; Gen 17:3, 17; Is 6:5; Jos 5:14, Ac 9:5
Acts 11:21; 13:11
Luke 1:15-17; 1:66, 51; Lk 7:18-28
Luke 7:28
Acts 11:19-24
Matthew 28:18-20
1 John 4:7-16; 1Jn 2:5; 3:24; [Ro 10:9]; Matt 14:33
1 John 5:4-5; 1Jn 3:9; 4:4; Jn 16:33; 1Co 15:57; Eph 6:16

 Greek Word Study:
 Shown: ‘megaluno’: from ‘megas’ (to make (or declare) great), i.e. (figuratively) to Extol: - enlarge, extol, hold in high esteem, honor, magnify, show great. (Lk 1:58)
Great: ‘megaluno’: from ‘megas’ (to make (or declare) great), i.e. (figuratively) to Extol: - enlarge, extol, hold in high esteem, honor, magnify, show great. (Lk 1:58)
Mercy: ‘eleos’: compassion (human or Divine, especially active): - Divine mercy, compassion; active pity. (Lk 1:58) “Magnificently Great Mercy”
Rejoiced: ‘sugchairo’: from ‘sun’ (with or together) and ‘chairo’ (be glad); To sympathize in gladness, congratulate: - Rejoice Together (with) (Lk 1:58) [Fulfilled Gabriel’s promises of 1:13-14]
John: ‘ioannes’: of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites: - John. Means “Jehovah is a gracious giver”; John the Baptist (Lk 1:13,60, 63)
Writing Tablet: ‘pinakidion’: a tablet (for writing on): - a writing tablet. In NT times, a wooden board with a covering of wax, on which a scribe was used to engrave letters. (Lk 1:63)
Wrote: ‘grapho’: a primary verb; to “grave,” especially, to write; (figuratively) to describe: - Describe, letter, read, Scripture, write (-ing), written down. To engrave or cut in, to insculpt. In the NT to write: to commit to writing, express by writing (Lk 1:63; 16:6-7)
Was opened: ‘anoigo’: from ‘ana’ (up) and ‘oigo’ (to open); to open up (literal or figurative, in various applications): - freely opens, opening. (Lk 1:64)
Loosed: ‘glossa’: the tongue; (by implication) a language: - language, talk, tongue. A noun meaning tongue: as of taste (Lk 16:2), as of speech (Lk 1:64) Metaphorically: speech [Zechariah was given back the ability to speak]
Blessing: ‘eulogeo’: from ‘eu’ (good) and ‘logos’ (spoken word): - To speak well of i.e. (religiously) to bless (Thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper) Of men toward God: to bless, praise. Speak well of with Praise and Thanksgiving (Lk 1:64; 2:28; 24:53…)
Fear: ‘phobos’: from ‘phebomai’ (to be put in fear); alarm or fright: awe, fear, respect (+ful), reverence, terror. Noun from ‘phebomai (to flee in fear). Fear, terror, reverence, respect, honor. By metonymy: a terror, object of fear including the idea of astonishment, amazement. (Mt: 28:8; Mk 4:41; Luke 1:65; 5:26; 7:16; Ac 2:43; 5:5, 11; 19:17)
Things: ‘rhema’: an utterance (individual, collective, or special) by implication: a matter or topic (especially of narration, command, or dispute): - message, what one says, prediction, statement, saying, thing, word. Noun from ‘rheo’ (to speak) that which is spoken, a statement, a word. By metonymy, for things spoken of a matter, a happening (Lk 1:36; 65; 2:15; Ac 5:32)
“Laid them up in their hearts”: ‘tithemi1 en2 kardia3’: To set, put, or place1 in2 one’s heart3; To place in the heart. Figuratively, to place something (a matter) in the heart or spirit to ponder it. (Lk 1:66) …“What will this Child be?”
“For1 the hand2 of the Lord3 was with4 him5.”: ‘gar1 cheir2 kyrios3 meta4 autos5 (him - the child - ioannes)5’: meanings: Because1 God’s 3 power and might2 accompanies and participates4 with John5. Luke’s use of this anthropomorphism displays the figurative meanings of these words - to explain that the power and might of God are in and with John! (Lk 1:66) “the hand of the Lord is used as a substitute for “God himself is with John”