1. The Birth of John and The Annunciation Looking into Luke Chapter One Prepared by: Soon Siak. Feb’ 2011

2. Topics covered... Can you still remember? A Wish Come True? Introduction – To whom? King who? Here comes Zechariah! His prayer. Getting into the act. Movie time Discussion A peek into the past questions

3. Another quick review on LUKE... Read through the short introduction Copy the questions and followed by your answers on your exercise book. (20 minutes)

4. A Wish Come True? You heard a voice of God speaking to you, “What is the one wish that you want?” Care to share with us?

5. Zechariah had a wish and it came true! Both husband and wife from priest family Lived a faithful and sincere life (1:6) Very old but no child On duty as a priest as duty Chosen by lot to burn incense on the altar

6. Relax! Movie Time… The Announcement of the Birth of John the Baptist The Annunciation – Birth of Christ Now some exercises for you... Take note of the different reaction of Zechariah and Mary. What are the similarities?

7. Discussion (take note) Different Reaction Mary – not in doubt & obedient Zechariah – doubtful and asked for a sign. Miracles/Signs Zechariah Old but yet can give birth Dumb – cannot speak Mary Virgin but yet can conceive Old but yet can give birth

8. John the Baptist Name given by angel (1:13) What he is to do (1:15-17) Prophesy given by his father (1:76-79) His birth &circumcision (1:57-66)

9. Role of Jesus Meaning of Son of the Most High (pg3s) Divine Son of God The Messiah

10. Visit of Mary to Elizabeth The Magnificat What is it about? Note the contrasts in it

11. Past years questions Came out almost yearly (1990-98) Important chapter Role of John – what is he supposed to do? The annunciation – important The magnificat (1:46-55)

12. Now you do… SPM TRIAL EXAM 2005 (Q1) Some time later his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and did not leave the house for... “Now at last the Lord has helped me,” she said. “He has taken away my public disgrace.” 1. Name Elizabeth’s husband. [1] 2. For how many months did Elizabeth hide herself? [1] 3. Explain what she meant by “public disgrace” [2] 4. What had her husband been told about the role to be fulfilled by their child? [1] SPM 1990 (Q1) Give an account of the birth and circumcision of John the Baptist. What did Zechariah prophesy about the work of his son? What did John later say to those who thought he was Christ? [15]