Jesus' Early Years
3 Angelic Visits
Gabriel to Zacharias – John to prepare for the Lord
Gabriel to Mary – chosen to bear Son of God, Jesus
Gabriel to Joseph – her child is of the HS
3 Praise God
Mary
Zacharias
Simeon
3 Uplifting Events
Census – takes Mary away from ridicule in Nazareth
Shepherds – words confirm Jesus is Messiah
Simeon – confirms Jesus to be the Christ
3 Messianic Prophecies Fulfilled
Born of a Virgin Isa.7:14
Born in Bethlehem Mic.5:2
Death of Babies Jer.31:15
3 Enlightening Actions of the Magi
Star seen in the East – Num.24:17; study scriptures
Magi to Jerusalem – build a caravan, invest money
Magi to Bethlehem – worship Jesus, leave gifts
3 Angelic Warnings
To Magi – do not return to Herod
To Joseph – flee to Egypt
To Joseph – don’t live in Judea (1 AD)
3 Proofs Jesus Born at Passover
Custom of Feast – all men (age 13) to attend feasts
Speaks with Teachers – only a man can speak
Causing Parents Grief – man no longer a child
Lk.1:13-17; 5BC
Lk.1:31-36; 4BC
Mt.1:20-21; 4BC
Lk.1:46-55; 4BC
Lk.1:67-79; 4BC
Lk.2:28-35; 3BC
Lk.2:1-7; 3BC
Lk.2:8-20; 3BC
Lk.2:21-32; 3BC
Mt.1:23; 4BC
Mt.2:6; 3BC
Mt.2:16f; 3BC
Mt.2:1; 3BC
Mt.2:1-8; 2BC
Mt.2:9-12; 2BC
Mt.2:12; 2BC
Mt.2:13; 2BC
Mt.2:19F; 1AD
Lk.2:42; 10 BC
Lk.2:46,47; 10 BC
Lk.2:48; 10 BC