John Is Born

Upon writing, “His name is John,” Zechariah regains his voice and prophesies concerning his son’s work.

Gabriel Visits Zechariah

Doubting the angel’s announcement of his coming son, Zechariah finds himself silenced until the boy’s birth.

Unit 7 Lesson 1 Part B The child in Elizabeth’s womb leaps within her when the mother of the promised Messiah approaches. Elizabeth rejoices in the reaction and welcomes Mary to stay with her for a time. Mary’s song of praise, the Magnificat, resounds in the Church to this day.

An Angel Announces the Birth of Jesus

Unit 7 Lesson 1 The lesson this week is “An Angel Announces.” Mary receives an angelic announcement telling her that, despite her virginity, she will give birth to the long-awaited Savior. The child in Elizabeth’s womb leaps within her when the mother of the promised Messiah approaches. Elizabeth rejoices in the reaction and welcomes Mary to stay with her for a time. Mary’s song of praise, the Magnificat, resounds in the Church to this day.

Jacob’s Family

Jacob’s Dream

The story of Jacob is the story of a man who does not really listen to God's promises, but thinks that he can get what he wants through cunning and deceit. It will take many years before Jacob learns to trust God's promises, in the meantime his own sin causes lots of problems in his life. Nevertheless God continues to bless Jacob. God's blessings do not come because of our obedience or faith but because of his promises.

Jacob and Esau

God’s grace working through a dysfunctional family

Abraham Sacrifices Isaac

Isaac the only son of Abraham is sacrificed as a picture of Jesus the only son of the Father who was sacrificed for us. In the mount of the Lord it shall be provided and in that mountain it was provided. The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world was provided.

Abram

God forges the faith of Abram to make him the father of all who believes. God gives to Abram and his descendants the promise of the Savior. They are it’s keepers but the promise is for the world.