Luke 1:1-25
Key Verse: 1:6

“Both of them were upright in the sight of God, observing all the Lord’s commandments and regulations blamelessly.”

1. What was Luke’s motivation in compiling the gospel account? (1-4) Why were the birth, life and death of Jesus such epochal events in human and biblical history? (1-4)

2. In what respects was Zechariah’s life of faith like a lamp burning in dark times? What shows the darkness of the times? Why were these two old people called upright? (5,6)

3. Describe Zechariah’s encounter with the angel Gabriel. What does this event reveal about Zechariah’s prayer life? (8-13)

4. Why was John called great before God? (14-17)

5. Why was Zechariah rebuked by the angel Gabriel? How did God train him and what was the purpose of the training?

6. What was Elizabeth’s confession of faith? What does this show about her faith?