Marie.Irby

highlighted Luke 1:68-79 NLT

“Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has visited and redeemed his people.

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Marie.Irby

highlighted Luke 1:80 NLT

John grew up and became strong in spirit. And he lived in the wilderness until he began his public ministry to Israel.

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Marie.Irby

highlighted Luke 1:67 NLT

Then his father, Zechariah, was filled with the Holy Spirit and gave this prophecy:

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Marie.Irby

highlighted Luke 1:64 NLT

Instantly Zechariah could speak again, and he began praising God.

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highlighted Luke 1:63 NLT

He motioned for a writing tablet, and to everyone’s surprise he wrote, “His name is John.”

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Marie.Irby

highlighted Luke 1:60 NLT

But Elizabeth said, “No! His name is John!”

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Marie.Irby

highlighted Luke 1:59 NLT

When the baby was eight days old, they all came for the circumcision ceremony. They wanted to name him Zechariah, after his father.

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Marie.Irby

highlighted Luke 1:56 NLT

Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months and then went back to her own home.

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highlighted Luke 1:48 NLT

For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and from now on all generations will call me blessed.

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Marie.Irby

highlighted Luke 1:47 NLT

How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!

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Marie.Irby

highlighted Luke 1:46 NLT

Mary responded, “Oh, how my soul praises the Lord.

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highlighted Luke 1:42-45 NLT

Elizabeth gave a glad cry and exclaimed to Mary, “God has blessed you above all women, and your child is blessed.

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highlighted Luke 1:41 NLT

At the sound of Mary’s greeting, Elizabeth’s child leaped within her, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.

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Marie.Irby

highlighted Luke 1:38 NLT

Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.” And then the angel left her.

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Marie.Irby

highlighted Luke 1:36-37 NLT

What’s more, your relative Elizabeth has become pregnant in her old age! People used to say she was barren, but she has conceived a son and is now in her sixth month.

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Marie.Irby

highlighted Luke 1:35 NLT

The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the baby to be born will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God.

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