Tale of Two Sons (Luke 1:5-80)

1.      How are Zechariah and Elizabeth described in vv. 5-7?

2.      Compare the responses of Zechariah (vv. 18-20) and Mary (vv. 34-38), how are they the same? How are they different? Who do you identify with more?

3.      What are some promises that God fulfilled in the births of Jesus and John?

4.      What are some of God’s promises that still await fulfillment? How will they be fulfilled in Christ?

5.      Read Mary or Zechariah’s song (or both): what are some words and phrases that describe God’s faithfulness?