luke

Luke’s purpose for writing the Gospel

So that the reader may have certainty of the teachings received

Person to whom Luke addresses his Gospel

Theophilus

Angel who appeared to Mary

Gabriel

How Jesus’ birth will happen

The power of the Holy Spirit will overshadow Mary

Mary’s response to God’s plan

“Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your Word.”

Person Mary visits in the Visitation

Elizabeth

Elizabeth’s reaction

Her baby (John the Baptist) leaps for joy in her womb

Mary’s prayer after the Visitation

The Magnificat

Name of Elizabeth’s son

John

Birthplace of Jesus

Bethlehem

People told by the angel about Jesus’ birth

The shepherds

What the shepherds find

Baby Jesus lying in a manger

What happens to Jesus at 8 days old

He is circumcised

Man Mary meets in the Temple

Simeon

Simeon’s prophecy

A sword will pierce her heart

Age of Jesus when lost in the Temple

12 years old

Where Jesus is found

In the Temple teaching the elders