Lucas 2

Lucas 2

From Jensen's Survey of the NT by permission John MacArthur's Introduction to the Gospel of Luke Charles Swindoll's Introduction to Luke Luke Overview Chart by Charles Swindoll Click chart to enlarge LIFE OF CHRIST IN GOSPEL OF LUKE (See Shaded Areas) Chart from recommended resource Jensen's Survey of the NT - used by permission Ryrie Study Bible -Borrow Source: ESV Global Study Bible Luke 2:1 Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. NET Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus to register all the empire for taxes. GNT Ἐγένετο δὲ ἐν ταῖς ἡμέραις ἐκείναις ἐξῆλθεν δόγμα παρὰ Καίσαρος Αὐγούστου ἀπογράφεσθαι πᾶσαν τὴν οἰκουμένην. NLT At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. KJV And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. ESV In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. NIV In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. Caesar: Lu 3:1 Ac 11:28 25:11,21 Php 4:22 all: Mt 24:14 Mk 14:9 16:15 Ro 1:8 Luke 2 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Here are the pericopes for Luke 2 The Shepherds and the Angels Luke 2:8-20 Jesus Presented in the Temple Luke 2:21-40 The Boy Jesus at the Temple Luke 2:41-52 Gene Brooks - Sermon Points: The humble entrance of a glorious Savior (Luke 2:1-7) The humble hearers of a glorious Announcement (Luke 2:8-14) The humble proclamation of a glorious Birth (Luke 2:15-20) Related Passages: 2 Chronicles 36:22-23 Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia–in order to fulfill the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah–the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, so that (purpose - what purpose?) he sent a proclamation throughout his kingdom, and also put it in writing, saying, “Thus says Cyrus king of Persia, ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, and He has appointed me to build Him a house in Jerusalem, which is in Judah. Whoever there is among you of all His people, may the LORD his God be with him, and let him go up!’” IN THOSE DAYS: GOD'S SOVEREIGNTY RULES Try as you might as