Exalting Jesus in Luke (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary | CCE)

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“It’s customary for us to think the first to confess that Jesus is the Christ was Peter. Actually, the first to make this confession is the older woman, Elizabeth, who confesses Jesus is Lord even before Jesus is born.” (Luke 1:41–45)

“We can’t get to know Jesus merely through Bible study and intellectual understanding. We must have revelation from God.” (Luke 24:28–35)

“Luke 22:42). This is how faithful people respond to God’s plan, even when they do not understand it.” (Luke 1:38)

“What God does in the world has nothing do with our ages or our hometowns. God uses whomever he wills.” (Luke 1:26–27)

“Verses 17–20 lay for us a pattern to be repeated by disciples of the Lord throughout all generations. The shepherds teach others what they heard and saw. Mary treasures it in her heart. Then the shepherds return home to tell others of the glory of God. From the time of the Savior’s birth, those receiving the Savior have followed this pattern of teach, treasure, and tell. Can there be any other response to God’s mercy in Jesus Christ? Can there be any other response to seeing the glory of God? Let us teach it, treasure it, and tell it abroad forever.” (Luke 1:57–2:20)