The arc of Anna’s story is the arc of the Gospel and the arc of the Christian life: from loss, through longing, to love for Jesus and the hope of his return.
My Eyes Have Seen: Luke 2:22-35
Good News: Luke 2:1-21
Promises Made, Promises Kept: Luke 1:57-80
My Spirit Rejoices: Luke 1:39-56
Let It Be: Luke 1:26-38
A People Prepared: Luke 1:5-25
The Gospel of Luke opens by announcing the birth of John the Baptist, who will prepare God’s people to receive the message of Jesus. In John’s birth announcement we hear a resounding echo of God’s faithfulness in the Old Testament, giving us a sure and steady confidence that we can trust God to be faithful to his people again, because he always has.