Comparison: Jesus vs. John
Contrast: Jesus vs. John Passage begins with John’s birth announced in Temple (1:13); ends with Jesus teaching in Temple (2:49)John’s parents are aged (1:18); Jesus’ conception is from a virgin (1:34-35)John is endowed with Spirit from birth (1:15); Jesus is endowed with Spirit from conception (1:35)Mary defers to Elizabeth and John by journeying to her; Elizabeth defers to Mary by calling her “Mother of my Lord”; John by leaping at sound of Mary’s voice (1:39-45)John’s birth celebrated by neighbors and relatives (1:58); Jesus’ birth celebrated by angels praising God (2:13-14)John is great as a prophet of Most High God (1:15, 76); Jesus is great as unique Son of Most High God (1:32-33, 69)John’s ministry is to prepare people to meet the Lord (1:17); Jesus will be cause of great division (2:34-35)Jesus receives twice as much material as JohnJohn receives a prophetic response in Temple (1:67-79); Jesus receives two prophetic responses in the Temple: Simeon and AnnaCarefully note how in Luke-Acts this continues: Acts 13:24-25, 18:25; 19:1-4
What is a faithful response in Luke-Acts? Hearing and doing what the Word (or prophetic word) says!Understanding is not a prerequisite to faith.Pondering, wondering, questioning are all valid as long as they do not deter you from the “journey” of faithMary becomes the ideal character; godly person; Zechariah proclaims the wrong response; hears but does not “listen.” Thus, he loses the ability to speak to the people or top represent them. But there is the possibility of “recovery”, for as he acts obediently, immediately his voice returns.
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