scene rst, followed by Jesus People rejoiced when John was born, as well as when Jesus was born But there was everything about the narrative that spotlighted Jesus as the main person, the source of all blessing Further, in their public ministries, John comes on the scene rst, followed by Jesus Here John can speak for himself, and what he has to say focuses all attention on the One whom he precedes, because he speaks this way of Christ: “He who is mightier than I is coming, and I am not t to untie the thong of His sandals” (3:16) Jesus’ baptism (3:21-22) and temptations (4:1-13) are reported by Matthew, Mark, and Luke Read the Luke passages, and observe how the experiences prepare Jesus for His public ministry What truths revealed by Luke 1:5—4:13 stand out prominently in your mind? E THE CHRISTMAS STORY (2:1-20) This particular reporting of Jesus’ birth appears only in Luke’s gospel The beauty of the narrative is unsurpassed in all of literature Do not let the familiarity of the story keep you from seeing its signi cant and wonderful truths Survey the passage and record your major impressions F IDENTIFICATION BY MIRACLES (4:14— 9:50) One way Jesus identi ed Himself was by miracles.14 The miracles demonstrated His power and, in particular, His deity Twenty miracles are reported in this gospel, six of which are not in the other gospels CHART 37: THE FOUR MIRACLES OF LUKE 8:2256 As examples of miracles in Luke, read the four that are recorded in 8:22-56 Over what did Jesus exercise His power in each instance? Record this and other items listed on Chart 37 G INSTRUCTION BY PARABLES (9:51— 19:27) We have already seen that parables abound in the third main division of Luke (9:51—19:27) In the entire gospel thirtyve parables are recorded, nineteen of which are unique to Luke’s account.15 Jesus’ favorite method of teaching was by parables Luke records a group of six parables in 15:1 —17:10 Read the passage, and record some of your observations on Chart 38 ... mind? E THE CHRISTMAS STORY (2:1-20) This particular reporting of Jesus’ birth appears only in Luke’s gospel The beauty of the narrative is unsurpassed in all of literature Do not let the familiarity... miracles.14 The miracles demonstrated His power and, in particular, His deity Twenty miracles are reported in this gospel, six of which are not in the other gospels CHART 37: THE FOUR MIRACLES OF LUKE... abound in the third main division of Luke (9:51—19:27) In the entire gospel thirtyve parables are recorded, nineteen of which are unique to Luke’s account.15 Jesus’ favorite method of teaching