SECTION 1
Leading Up to Jesus’ Ministry
“This one will be great.”—Luke 1:32
IN THIS SECTION
CHAPTER 1
Two Messages From God
The angel Gabriel delivered messages that were difficult to believe.
CHAPTER 2
Jesus Is Honored Before His Birth
How did both Elizabeth and her unborn child honor Jesus?
CHAPTER 3
Someone to Prepare the Way Is Born
As soon as Zechariah miraculously regained his speech, he gave an important prophecy.
CHAPTER 4
Mary—Pregnant But Not Married
Does Joseph believe Mary when she says that she is pregnant, not by another man, but by holy spirit?
CHAPTER 6
The Child Who Was Promised
When Joseph and Mary bring Jesus to the temple as a baby, two aged Israelites prophesy about Jesus’ future.
CHAPTER 7
Astrologers Visit Jesus
Why did the star that they saw in the East initially lead them, not to Jesus, but to murderous King Herod?
CHAPTER 8
They Escape From a Wicked Ruler
Three Bible prophecies related to the Messiah are fulfilled early in Jesus’ life.
CHAPTER 10
Jesus’ Family Travels to Jerusalem
Joseph and Mary are frantic when they cannot find Jesus, while he is surprised that they did not immediately know where to look.
CHAPTER 11
John the Baptist Prepares the Way
When some Pharisees and Sadducees come out to him, John condemns them. Why?
