Malachi 3:1-4 / Luke. 3:1-6

We go from near the end of Luke (21:25-36) on First Advent to near the beginning (Luke 3:1-6) on Second Advent.

Why does Luke spend 1/3 of this passage talking about dates and who was in charge of religion and politics in Jesus’ day? Read Luke 3:1-2.

We will focus on Luke 3: 3 and 6. Why do we have to hear about repentance, forgiveness, and salvation, when Christmas is coming (Hint: it will make for a Merry Christmas, indeed).