A New Era Begins
Unit Theme: The Gospel by Luke
December 5, 2021 (Lesson 1)
A NEW ERA BEGINS
- John’s Birth Foretold (Luke 1:5-17)
- Zechariah’s Reaction (Luke 1:18-25)
- John’s Birth (Luke 1:57-68, 80)
Central Truth: The era of God’s grace that began with the birth of John the Baptist is still in effect today.
Focus: Acknowledge and appreciate that, with John’s birth, a new era of God’s grace began.
Evangelism Emphasis: The Holy Spirit enables us to help prepare the way for people to believe in Christ.
Golden Text: “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people” (Luke 1:68).