1. Message: “A People Prepared for the Lord” Luke 1:1-17

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3. Luke 1:1–17 (NKJV) 1 Inasmuch as many have taken in hand to set in order a narrative of those things which have been fulfilled among us, 2 just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word delivered them to us, Message:

4. “A People Prepared for the Lord” 3 it seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write to you an orderly account, most excellent Theophilus, 4 that you may know the certainty of those things in which you were instructed. Message:

5. “A People Prepared for the Lord” 5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah. His wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. 6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. Message:

6. “A People Prepared for the Lord” 7 But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well advanced in years. 8 So it was, that while he was serving as priest before God in the order of his division, children,’ and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, Message:

7. “A People Prepared for the Lord” 9 according to the custom of the priesthood, his lot fell to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. 10 And the whole multitude of the people was praying outside at the hour of incense. 11 Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing on the right side of the altar of incense. Message:

8. “A People Prepared for the Lord” 12 And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him. 13 But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. Message:

9. “A People Prepared for the Lord” 14 And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth. 15 For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink. He will also be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother’s womb. Message:

10. “A People Prepared for the Lord” 16 And he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God. 17 He will also go before Him in the spirit and power of Elijah, ‘to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children,’ and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, Message:

11. “A People Prepared for the Lord” to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” Message:

12. “A People Prepared for the Lord” to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” Message:

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18. Message: John 4:23–24 (NKJV) the Father is seeking such to worship Him 23 But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. must worship in spirit and truth 24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.”

19. “A People Prepared for the Lord” Message: Luke 1:68–79 (NKJV) 68 “Blessed is the Lord God of Israel, For He has visited and redeemed His people, 69 And has raised up a horn of salvation for us In the house of His servant David, 70 As He spoke by the mouth of His holy prophets, Who have been since the world began,

20. “A People Prepared for the Lord” Message: Luke 1:68–79 (NKJV) 71 That we should be saved from our enemies And from the hand of all who hate us, 72 To perform the mercy promised to our fathers And to remember His holy covenant, 73 The oath which He swore to our father Abraham:

21. “A People Prepared for the Lord” Message: Luke 1:68–79 (NKJV) 74 To grant us that we, Being delivered from the hand of our enemies, Might serve Him without fear, 75 In holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our life. 76 “And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Highest; For you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways,

22. “A People Prepared for the Lord” Message: Luke 1:68–79 (NKJV) 77 To give knowledge of salvation to His people By the remission of their sins, 78 Through the tender mercy of our God, With which the Dayspring from on high has visited us; 79 To give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, To guide our feet into the way of peace.”

23. “A People Prepared for the Lord” Message: Luke 1:68–79 (NKJV) Might serve Him without fear 74 To grant us that we, Being delivered from the hand of our enemies, Might serve Him without fear, holiness and righteousness beforeall the days of our life 75 In holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our life. prepare His ways 76 “And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Highest; For you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways,

24. “A People Prepared for the Lord” Message: Luke 1:68–79 (NKJV) knowledge of salvation By the remission of their sins 77 To give knowledge of salvation to His people By the remission of their sins, 78 Through the tender mercy of our God, With which the Dayspring from on high has visited us; 79 To give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, To guide our feet into the way of peace.”

25. “A People Prepared for the Lord” Message: Luke 1:68–79 (NKJV) 77 To give knowledge of salvation to His people By the remission of their sins, Through the tender mercy of our God 78 Through the tender mercy of our God, With which the Dayspring from on high has visited us; 79 To give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, To guide our feet into the way of peace.”

26. “A People Prepared for the Lord” Message: Luke 1:68–79 (NKJV) 77 To give knowledge of salvation to His people By the remission of their sins, 78 Through the tender mercy of our God, With which the Dayspring from on high has visited us; give light to those who sit in darkness the shadow of deathguide our feet into the way of peace 79 To give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, To guide our feet into the way of peace.”

27. “A People Prepared for the Lord” Message: Luke 3:2–6 (NKJV) 2 while Annas and Caiaphas were high priests, the word of God came to John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness. 3 And he went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins,

28. “A People Prepared for the Lord” Message: Luke 3:2–6 (NKJV) 4 as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, saying: “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the L ORD ; Make His paths straight. 5 Every valley shall be filled And every mountain and hill brought low; The crooked places shall be made straight And the rough ways smooth; 6 And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.’ ”

29. “A People Prepared for the Lord” Message: 2 Samuel 6:14–15 (NKJV) 14 Then David danced before the L ORD with all his might; and David was wearing a linen ephod. 15 So David and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the L ORD with shouting and with the sound of the trumpet.

30. “A People Prepared for the Lord” Message: 2 Samuel 6:21–22 (NKJV) 21 So David said to Michal, “It was before the L ORD, who chose me instead of your father and all his house, to appoint me ruler over the people of the L ORD, over Israel. Therefore I will play music before the L ORD. 22 And I will be even more undignified than this, and will be humble in my own sight. But as for the maidservants of whom you have spoken, by them I will be held in honor.”

31. “A People Prepared for the Lord” Message: Luke 7:36–39 (NKJV) 36 Then one of the Pharisees asked Him to eat with him. And He went to the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to eat. 37 And behold, a woman in the city who was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at the table in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster flask of fragrant oil,

32. “A People Prepared for the Lord” Message: 38 and stood at His feet behind Him weeping; and she began to wash His feet with her tears, and wiped them with the hair of her head; and she kissed His feet and anointed them with the fragrant oil. 39 Now when the Pharisee who had invited Him saw this, he spoke to himself, saying, “This Man, if He were a prophet, would know who and what manner of woman this is who is touching Him, for she is a sinner.”

33. “A People Prepared for the Lord” Message: Luke 7:48–50 (NKJV) 48 Then He said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” 49 And those who sat at the table with Him began to say to themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?” 50 Then He said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you. Go in peace.”

36. When upon life's billows You are tempest tossed When you are discouraged Thinking all is lost

37. Count your many blessings Name them one by one And it will surprise you What the Lord hath done

38. Count your blessings Name them one by one Count your blessings See what God hath done

39. Count your blessings Name them one by one Count your many blessings See what God hath done

40. Are you ever burdened With a load of care Does the cross seem heavy You are called to bear

41. Count your many blessings Ev'ry doubt will fly And you will be singing As the days go by

42. Count your blessings Name them one by one Count your blessings See what God hath done

43. Count your blessings Name them one by one Count your many blessings See what God hath done

44. When you look at others With their lands and gold Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold

45. Count your many blessings Money cannot buy Your reward in heaven Nor your home on high

46. Count your blessings Name them one by one Count your blessings See what God hath done

47. Count your blessings Name them one by one Count your many blessings See what God hath done

48. So amid the conflict Whether great or small Do not be discouraged God is over all

49. Count your many blessings Angels will attend Help and comfort give you To your journey's end

50. Count your blessings Name them one by one Count your blessings See what God hath done

51. Count your blessings Name them one by one Count your many blessings See what God hath done

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