1 Many biographies of the life of our blessed Lord were composed during the lifetime of those who had known Him. Luke had exceptional opportunities for such a work and proposes to write an account which would be _ accurate _ and _ consecutive_. Being trained as a gentile, and writing to one, he woul... [ Continue Reading ]
18 Zacharias does not believe the glad news. Hence he is stricken dumb, for unbelief has no right to speak of the things of God. 19 Gabriel gave Daniel the explanation of two of his visions (Dan_8:16; Dan_9:21). 24 The joyful faith of Elizabeth is in striking contrast to the doubts of Zacharias. T... [ Continue Reading ]
56 Miriam remains with Elizabeth until it is time for John to be born. Though nothing further is told us of their communion, we may easily imagine the overflowing fullness of joy which characterized their intercourse. Then she returns to Nazareth. 57 The birth of a boy is always the cause of great... [ Continue Reading ]