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{{Dod-october}}
Chapter 1 is the story of two couples which receive an angelic visitation. Zachariah and Elisabeth are both beyond child bearing years yet they are told by the angel they shall have a son whom they shall name [[John]]. He is to be the forerunner of [[Jesus]] the Christ. Six months thereafter, [[Mary]], though only engaged to be married, receives a similar announcement but one which will change history for ever. When she is told she shall give birth, she learns it will be a miraculous virgin birth. [[Joseph]], her husband-to-be, is likewise informed of the coming events and given instructions.
We should note the contrast between Zachariah and [[Mary]] when they were told by [[God]]'s heavenly messenger of the coming events. The chapter is one dedicated to belief in [[God]]'s [[Word]] and the results of such commitment to His [[Word]] when received.
'''MEMORY VERSE FOR THE DAY:''' Luke 1:38 And [[Mary]] said, Behold the handmaid of the [[Lord]]; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.
