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📖 Luke 3:1–2 – Historical and Spiritual Setting 1 – Luke carefully anchors the events in history, mentioning rulers: Tiberius Caesar – Roman emperor (reigned AD 14–37) Pontius Pilate – governor of Judea Herod – tetrarch of Galilee (Herod Antipas) Philip – tetrarch of Iturea and Trachonitis Lysanias – tetrarch of Abilene 2 – During the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas , the word of God comes to John , son of Zechariah, in the wilderness. 🔍 Luke emphasizes the historical and religious context to show this is real history and that John’s ministry is God-ordained. 📖 Luke 3:3–6 – John’s Ministry Begins 3 – John preaches a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins , preparing people for the Messiah. 4–6 – Fulfills Isaiah 40:3–5 : A voice crying in the wilderness Making straight paths for the Lord All flesh will see God's salvation 🔍 John’s role is prophetic: preparing hearts through repentance so they can receive Christ. ...

📜 Luke 2:1–7 — The Birth of Jesus 1 – "In those days..." refers to the time of Caesar Augustus, the Roman emperor who initiated a census (for taxation and control). 2 – The census took place when Quirinius was governor of Syria. This ties the birth of Jesus to a real historical timeline. 3 – Everyone had to return to their ancestral town to register. 4 – Joseph, from David’s lineage, goes from Nazareth to Bethlehem (David's city), showing fulfillment of Micah 5:2 . 5 – He travels with Mary , who is legally pledged (betrothed) but already considered his wife, and she is pregnant. 6 – While in Bethlehem, the time comes for her to give birth. 7 – She gives birth to Jesus, wraps Him in cloth, and lays Him in a manger (feeding trough), because there’s no room in the inn . 🔍 Jesus, the King of Kings, is born in a humble place, highlighting His identification with the lowly. 📜 Luke 2:8–20 — The Shepherds and Angels 8 – Shepherds, who were considered soc...

 Luke 1 is the first chapter in the Gospel of Luke and serves as a prologue to the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. It contains detailed narratives about the births of John the Baptist and Jesus, including angelic announcements, prophetic songs, and miraculous events. Here's a summary and outline of the chapter: Summary of Luke 1 (ESV-based) 1. Introduction (vv. 1–4) Luke explains his purpose: to write an orderly account based on eyewitness testimony to give certainty to Theophilus (the recipient of this Gospel). 2. The Birth of John the Baptist Foretold (vv. 5–25) Zechariah, a priest, and his wife Elizabeth are righteous but childless. Angel Gabriel appears to Zechariah while he’s serving in the temple and tells him they will have a son—John, who will prepare the way for the Lord. Zechariah doubts and is made mute until the child’s birth. 3. The Birth of Jesus Foretold (vv. 26–38) Gabriel visits Mary, a virgin engaged to Joseph, in Nazareth. He announces she will conceive by the...

D Major D – Em – G – A – Bm (Common chords used) टेम्पो (Tempo): 65–70 BPM** (Slow Worship Ballad Style) Intro Arrangement Pads + Soft Piano हल्की हवा की तरह बैकग्राउंड पैड (Ambience) धीमा, रेवरब के साथ पियानो progression:   `D - Bm - G - A` मुखड़ा (Chorus) – स्वर और संगीत: Chords:   `D           Bm`   `तेरी छाया में रहता हूँ मैं,`   `G            A`   `तेरे पंखों की शरण में... तेरी छाया में रहता हूँ मैं मुखड़ा (Chorus): तेरी छाया में रहता हूँ मैं, तेरे पंखों की शरण में। तू है मेरा परमेश्वर, मेरा भरोसा, मैं डरूँ नहीं, जब तू संग है। अंतरा 1: जो तेरे पास रहता है, सर्वशक्तिमान के पास, उस पर न आएगा संकट कोई, क्योंकि तू है उसका रक्षक सदा।  तू कहता है — “मत डर,” “मैं तेरे संग चलूँगा।” रात की छाया हो या दिन का तीर, मैं तुझमें शांति पाऊँगा। अंतरा 2: हज़ार गिरें तेरे दाएँ, दस हज़ार तेरे बाएँ, पर तुझ को कुछ न होगा, क्योंकि मैं हूँ तेरे साये में। मेरे दूत तुझे उठाएँगे, तेरे पाँव न लगे पत्थर से। सिंह और नाग पर...