Sunday 8th December 2024 – 2nd Sunday of Advent
John the Baptist prepares the way – Luke 3:1-6 As did classical Greek authors, Luke places an event (John’s ministry) in the context of rulers, here both secular and religious. (v. 1a) gives the most precise dating of the start of Jesus’ ministry in the gospels, i.e. 26-29 AD.) “Herod” here is Herod Antipas, son of Herod the Great. “Caiaphas” (v.2), Annas’ son, is now high priest but his father retains his prestige (and power). The Greek translated “the word…