Jesus stays back in Jerusalem and is found teaching in the synagogue. He amazed all who heard Him and from here Jesus grows in wisdom and stature.

Mary brings Jesus to the temple to dedicate Him and we here the inspiring Scriptures about Simeon and Anna.

In these verses I discuss the circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus. It is the only gospel that mentions the Greek word translated as manger.

In this video I discuss the cultural background of the Roman Empire and the census ordered by Augustus Caesar.

Zacharias prophesies and God's voice is heard for the first time in 400 years.

Zacharias is obedient to Gabriel's instruction and names the baby John despite protests from people around him. God responds to his obedience by lifting his punishment.

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Mary visits Elizabeth and she says some beautiful verses that are Christological in nature. These verses contain a dozen references to the Old Testament.

When Gabriel tells Zacharias about his wife's pregnancy, he is filled with doubt.