Search the Scriptures Live

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Ancient Faith Ministries will be closed in observance of American Labor Day next Monday, September 7. There will be NO NEW EPISODE of Search the Scriptures Live next week. Mary visits Elizabeth, who is expecting John the Forerunner, and at this famous encounter both women prophesy. Luke presents one of the most famous prayers of the Bible, the Magnificat...

Why was Mary "troubled" or distressed by Archangel Gabriel's announcement? What important fact do we learn about her expectation for her future by her response: "I do not know man." What is the Holy Spirit's role in the Incarnation and why does salvation begin with this? Music attribution: "Galway" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution ...

Only the Evangelist Luke presents this intimate scene of the Archangel Gabriel appearing to the Virgin Mary, informing her that she is to be the mother of the Messiah. Much can be learned from Luke's description of this important event through the insight of the Holy Fathers. Music attribution: "Galway" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribu...

Father Stephen De Young discusses the first part of Deuteronomy chapter 4.

Luke follows the conventions of Greek historical writing by opening his Gospel with a specific style of prologue, unique in the Bible. From it we learn much about Luke himself and his audience. We will continue with Zechariah and the announcement about John the Forerunner. Music attribution: "Galway" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attributio...