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Author and Audience: Lk. Who was Luke’s intended audience? Do you see anything in Luke’s Infancy Narrative that appeals to that audience? What was the theme of Luke’s Gospel? Do you see anything that shows that theme?
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Author and Audience: Lk. Jesus recognized/visited by (poor) shepherds (Lk. 2:15) Jesus born in a manger (place where pigs eat slop!) emphasizes Jesus’ association with the poor Audience: _____________ Theme: _______________
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Mary in Danger! Luke emphasizes the importance of women (& other oppressed members of society)! Jesus’ birth is told from Mary’s perspective Elizabeth’s giving birth to John the Baptist is highlighted Mt. 1:18-19 Lk. 1:39-40 Why might Mary have been in danger? Why did she go to visit her cousin?
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Mary in Danger! Probably 14 or 15 years old Pregnancy before marriage dishonors Joseph Pregnancy before marriage a “stoneable” offense By “divorcing her quietly,” Joseph is trying to save her life Goes to Elizabeth (out of town) for protection
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Matthew vs. Luke Which event belongs to which Gospel? Genealogy to Abraham John the Baptist Birth Mary Visits Elizabeth Shepherds visit Jesus Slaughter of the Innocents by Herod 3 Magi visit Jesus
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