2. Announcements to Zacharias, Mary and Joseph

Prelude to the Birth of Christ

Luke’s Dedication to Theophilus

Luke 1:1-4

The Incarnation

John 1:1-18

Two Genealogies

Matthew 1:1-17

Luke 3:23-38

Announcement to Zacharias

Luke 1:5-25

Announcement to Mary

Luke 1:26-38

Mary’s Visit to Elizabeth

Luke 1:39-45

The Magnificat

Luke 1:46-56

The Birth of John the Baptist

Luke 1:57-80

Announcement to Joseph

Matthew 1:18-25

Step 1: Heaven to Bethlehem

About 4 B.C

The Birth of Jesus

Luke 2:1-7

The Adoration of the Shepherds

Luke 2:8-20

The Circumcision

Luke 2:21

Step 2: Bethlehem to Jerusalem and Back

Presentation in the Temple

Luke 2:22-38

Adoration of the Magi

Matthew 2:1-12

Step 3: Bethlehem to Egypt

Escape to Egypt

Matthew 2:13-18

Step 4: Egypt to Nazareth

Return to Galilee

Matthew 2:19-23

Luke 2:39

Jesus’ Childhood

Luke 2:40

Step 5: Nazareth to Jerusalem and Back

Jesus Among the Doctors of the Law

Luke 2:41-50

The Eighteen Years at Nazareth

Luke 2:51-52