Our reading today takes us to Jerusalem – twice. Once when Jesus was still a baby, and the other when he left boyhood to become a man.

Once again, Luke grounds his story in history. He gives a time and a place.

Zechariah didn't need to be told twice. He’d questioned Gabriel’s trustworthiness once, but he wasn't about to do it again. 

Gabriel continues his messenger journey. Pause for a moment to go behind the text.

Thank you for joining me in this series of Lenten devotions on Luke. First, a couple of housekeeping comments.

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