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The infancy narratives of John the Baptist and Jesus following the prologue are also unique to Luke's Gospel (1:5-2:52). This section of Luke sets the story of Jesus within the context of the Old Testament story. John Carroll explains,
The language, style, and content of the narratives and speeches of Luke 1-2 converge to connect Luke-Acts as a whole with the story of Israel. The impression generated by these chapters is that one has been immersed in the continuing experience of God's people. Yet, Luke 1-2 also announces that the closing chapter in the history of God's people has begun. The hope of Israel is on the verge of realization.i
In other words, Luke uses these introductory chapters to indicate that the fulfillment of all of Israel's eschatological hopes is found in Jesus. All of the ancient promises of redemption are to be realized in him.ii
The infancy narratives of John and Jesus both follow the pattern of promise, fulfillment, and response, but a comparison of the two reveals the superiority of Jesus to John. The narratives begin with the promise of the birth of John the Baptist in 1:5-25. Zechariah, a priest of God, and his wife Elizabeth are an elderly righteous couple, but they are childless (vv. 5-7). While in the Temple burning incense, the angel Gabriel appears to Zechariah (vv. 8-12, cf. v. 19). He promises Zechariah that he and his wife shall bear a son whose name will be John (v. 13). Gabriel's appearance itself is already a hint of the eschatological significance of these events because Gabriel's only previous appearances in Scripture have been in the Book of Daniel when he explained Daniel's eschatological visions (Dan. 8:16-17; 9:21-23). His appearance here in the infancy narratives of Luke hints that the births of John and Jesus are closely associated with the fulfillment of Daniel's eschatological visions.iii
Gabriel tells Zechariah that the birth of John will bring him joy and gladness and that many will rejoice at his birth (v. 14). The child will be great before the Lord and will be filled with the Holy Spirit. Furthermore, like the Nazirites of the Old Testament, the child is not to drink wine or strong drink (v. 15; cf. Num. 6:2-3). Gabriel then says of John, "And he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God, and he will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready for the Lord a people prepared" (vv. 16-17). Here Luke sets forth John's role in God's redemptive plan. John is to be a prophet calling God's people to repentance. The reference to Elijah places John's work in an eschatological framework. He is to prepare a remnant for the long-awaited coming of the Lord.iv
The promise of John's birth is followed by Luke's narrative of the promise of Jesus' birth in 1:26-38. Again Gabriel is sent to bear the news, but this time he is sent to the one who will be the child's mother, a virgin named Mary (vv. 26-28). Mary is troubled by the appearance of the angel, but he tells her not to be afraid for she has found favor with God (29-30).v The angel then makes his announcement:
And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end" (vv. 31-33).
Concerning John, the angel had said, "he will be great before the Lord" (v. 15). But of Jesus, he says, "he will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High." Zechariah's child will prepare the way for the coming of the Lord. Mary's child will be the Lord.
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Which gospels contain Infancy narratives?
The infancy narratives are found in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. These accounts describe the birth and early life of Jesus, including the visit of the Magi, the flight to Egypt, and the shepherds' visit to the manger.
Were the writers of the Infancy Narratives inspired by God?
If the authors of the Infancy Narratives in Matthew and Luke were not inspired by God, it is hard to know how they had such detailed knowledge that they disclose in their narratives nearly a century after the birth of Jesus.On the other hand, if they really were inspired by God, we could expect that both Infancy Narratives would be in substantial agreement as to the facts. Yet it would be hard to imagine two accounts that could differ so dramatically in describing the same event. Either:Nazareth was the home of Joseph and Mary, or Bethlehem was;Either the young family fled from Bethlehem to Egypt after the birth of Jesus, or they travelled peacefully to Jerusalem only a few weeks after the birth, then returned home to Nazareth;Either Joseph and Mary were returning home from Egypt to Bethlehem after the death of Herod but, being warned in a dream , turned aside and travelled to Nazareth instead, or they went immediately to Nazareth just a few weeks after the birth of Jesus;Either the angel told Joseph that the virgin Mary was to have a baby, or he told Mary - the two accounts can not both have been true;Either the father of Joseph was called Heli, or he was called Jacob.This analysis tells us that the evangelists were writing midrash and were not inspired by God.
How many times in Mary mentioned int he gospel of Luke?
Mary is mentioned 12 times in the gospel of Luke. She plays a prominent role in the infancy narratives surrounding the birth and early life of Jesus.
Do the Gospels of Mark and John have detailed birth narratives?
A:No, there is nothing about the birth of Jesus in either Markor John. Writing some years before Matthew and Luke were written, theauthor of Mark simply knew nothing about the nativity traditions. John Shelby Spong (Born of a Woman: A Bishop Rethinks the Birth of Jesus) says that in his view, neither birth story, in Matthew and Luke, contains any historical truth. In the case of John's Gospel, which was loosely based on Luke's Gospel, it appears that the author omitted Luke's birth story simply because he did not accept it to be factual.
Were Matthew Mark and Luke Jewish?
Luke was not Jewish; he was a Gentile. Matthew, Mark, and John were Jewish.
Which gospels contain Infancy narratives?
The infancy narratives are found in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. These accounts describe the birth and early life of Jesus, including the visit of the Magi, the flight to Egypt, and the shepherds' visit to the manger.
Which of the two Gospels of the Bible contain introduction called The Infancy narrative?
The Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of Luke contain infancy narratives about the birth and early life of Jesus. The Infancy Narrative in Matthew focuses on Joseph's perspective, while Luke's Infancy Narrative centers around Mary.
How are the infancy narratives of Matther and Luke are like the good news?
Yes as you see in the entire bible only Matthew and Luke give the family tree of Jesus. That is from Joseph side as well as Marys side.
Who wrote the infancy narratives in the gospels?
A:There are two infancy narratives in the New Testament, in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. Since these gospels are traditionally attributed to the apostles Matthew and Luke, this would seem to tell us who wrote the infancy narratives. However, the gospels were originally anonymous and were only attributed by the Church Fathers to the apostles whose names they now bear later in the second century. Modern scholars say there is no good reason to accept those attributions and, in fact, neither gospels could have been written by an eyewitness to the life of Jesus or even someone who knew such an eyewitness. Thus, we do not know who wrote the gospels and we therefore do not know who really wrote the infancy narratives.
Do the infancy narratives proclaim that Jesus is the lord the son of god who saved us?
Yes, read the first chapter in the Gospel according to Matthew and the first chapter in the Gospel according to Luke.
Is it true that the infancy narratives are the gospels in miniature?
A:There are two infancy narratives in the New Testament, in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. They differ so much from each other that it would be difficult to say that they both represent or symbolise anything in common. However, we could look at whether the infancy narrative in Matthew is that gospel in miniature and, similarly, whether the infancy narrative in Luke is that gospel in miniature. Matthew's infancy narrative draws a close parallel between Moses and Jesus, drawing extensively from the Old Testament. There are many parallels with the Old Testament, which was undoubtedly the inspiration and major source for Matthew's infancy narrative. Matthew's Gospel also, more than any other gospel, draws on the Old Testament to prefigure the life and mission of Jesus. In this way, the infancy narrative is indeed a miniature of Matthew's Gospel.Luke's infancy narrative includes a detailed story of the birth of John the Baptist, drawing on the Old Testament for this and the Magnificat, sung later by Mary. Luke' infancy narrative refers to the census of Quirinius, which actually took place at least ten years too late for the story, leading Raymond E. Brown (An Introduction to the New Testament) to say that Luke likes to set his Christian drama in the context of well-known events from antiquity, but sometimes inaccurately. Rather than the wealthy magi, who brought expensive gifts for Jesus in Matthew's Gospel, Luke has poor shepherds come to worship Jesus. Luke's Gospel, more than any other gospel, appeals to the poor and talks about salvation for the poor. With its tale about John the Baptist, the inaccurate use of historical context, the poor shepherds and, again, its use of the Old Testament for source and inspiration, the infancy narrative is indeed a miniature of Luke's Gospel.
Where in the bible is the story of baby Jesus located?
The Gospels of Matthew and Luke have accounts of Jesus' infancy.
How does Luke genealogy differ from Matthew What is the significance of that?
How does Matthew emphasize Jesus' Jewish heritage? Why does he do this?Answer this question…
What are the four narratives the cover the life and death of Jesus?
The four gospels; Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
Why are the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke known as the Synoptic Gospels?
The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke are known as the Synoptic Gospels because they share a similar perspective and content, allowing for a comparison of their narratives side by side.
What are the first four books of the NT?
They can differ, but the first four are Matthew, John, Luke, and Mark.
Were the writers of the Infancy Narratives inspired by God?
If the authors of the Infancy Narratives in Matthew and Luke were not inspired by God, it is hard to know how they had such detailed knowledge that they disclose in their narratives nearly a century after the birth of Jesus.On the other hand, if they really were inspired by God, we could expect that both Infancy Narratives would be in substantial agreement as to the facts. Yet it would be hard to imagine two accounts that could differ so dramatically in describing the same event. Either:Nazareth was the home of Joseph and Mary, or Bethlehem was;Either the young family fled from Bethlehem to Egypt after the birth of Jesus, or they travelled peacefully to Jerusalem only a few weeks after the birth, then returned home to Nazareth;Either Joseph and Mary were returning home from Egypt to Bethlehem after the death of Herod but, being warned in a dream , turned aside and travelled to Nazareth instead, or they went immediately to Nazareth just a few weeks after the birth of Jesus;Either the angel told Joseph that the virgin Mary was to have a baby, or he told Mary - the two accounts can not both have been true;Either the father of Joseph was called Heli, or he was called Jacob.This analysis tells us that the evangelists were writing midrash and were not inspired by God.
