Immediately Zechariah’s mouth was opened and his tongue released, and he spoke, blessing God.

“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, because he has come to help and has redeemed his people.

to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”

While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child.

When they saw him, they related what they had been told about this child,

But Mary treasured up all these words, pondering in her heart what they might mean.

and to offer a sacrifice according to what is specified in the law of the Lord, a pair of doves or two young pigeons.

So the child’s father and mother were amazed at what was said about him.

So when Joseph and Mary had performed everything according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.

Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus also was baptized. And while he was praying, the heavens opened,

Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan River and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness,

For Peter and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish that they had taken,

“But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

After Jesus had finished teaching all this to the people, he entered Capernaum.

This report about Jesus circulated throughout Judea and all the surrounding country.

Now when Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed him, because they were all waiting for him.

Her parents were astonished, but he ordered them to tell no one what had happened.

But when Jesus discerned their innermost thoughts, he took a child, had him stand by his side,

Heal the sick in that town and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come upon you!’

Then Jesus turned to his disciples and said privately, “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see!