The Hymn of Zechariah (1:67-80)


The Hymn of Zechariah is presented in verses 67-80 of the first chapter of the Gospel of Luke. Father Markos Mangasaryan interprets.

The Birth and Circumcision of Jesus (2:1-7, 21-24)


Luke confirms the birth of Jesus Christ by mentioning two historical figures: Caesar Augustus and the governor of Syria, Quirinius. In those days, there was a decree from Caesar to take a census of the entire world. The birth and circumcision of Jesus are described in verses 1-7 and 21-24 of the second chapter of the Gospel of Luke. Father Markos Mangasaryan interprets.

Sunday, the day of liberation


When should the commandment of rest be kept, why is it important, and what does it have to do with human freedom? Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan comments.

 

The Visit of the Shepherds to the Baby Jesus (2:8-20)


Matthew the Evangelist speaks of the visit of the Magi, or wise men from the east, to the baby Jesus, but Luke mentions the visit of the shepherds. Commentators believe that the visit of the Magi occurred much later. In the second chapter of the Gospel of Luke, verses 8-20, the Shepherds visit the baby Jesus. Father Markos Mangasaryan comments.

Self-Defense and the Commandment “Thou shalt not kill”


How is the commandment “Thou shalt not kill” expressed in the Holy Scripture and to what cases does it refer? Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan comments.

The Right to Life: "Thou shalt not kill"


The most famous saying of the Ten Commandments is: Thou shalt not kill. It enshrines the right to life of man. This limits the right of man to kill, to take the life of another. It is a duty so that your life is also protected. In other words, do not kill, so that you are not killed too. Here the right-duty relationship is visible. How can the commandment "Thou shalt not kill" define our rights and duties? Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan comments.

Mary's Hymn (1:46-56)


According to Luke, Mary said, “My soul will magnify the Lord, and my spirit will rejoice in God my Savior, for he has looked upon the lowliness of his handmaid; and from now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Lord Almighty has done great things for me, and Holy is his name.” This part of the hymn is a proclamation of the fact that the Mother of God knows what is happening. Being a young virgin, not having much experience, not having known life, despite being inspired by the Holy Spirit, she is able to clearly express that what is happening in her life is with the blessing of God. What is the hymn of the Mother of God presented in verses 46-56 of the first chapter of the Gospel of Luke about? Father Markos Mangasaryan explains.

The right to life: "suicide and self-sacrifice"


In the Christian understanding, life does not belong to anyone, since the source of life is God, therefore, encroachment on the life of another is a gross violation of the commandment “Thou shalt not kill,” but encroachment on one’s own life is also a gross violation. Why does Jesus say that blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is the unforgivable sin among all kinds of sins, and how is it equivalent to choosing death by suicide? Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan comments.

The birth and circumcision of John the Baptist (1:57-66)


Luke the Evangelist focuses on human emotions in a unique way. How are the birth and circumcision of John the Baptist presented in verses 57-66 of the first chapter of the Gospel of Luke? Father Markos Mangasaryan comments.

Mary’s Visit to Elizabeth (1:39-45)


Luke writes in the Gospel: Mary went with haste to Elizabeth to share her joy. And when she entered the house of Zechariah, she greeted Elizabeth, and the baby leaped in her womb. Immediately after these words, Luke says: Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.”
In the first chapter of the Gospel of Luke, verses 39-45, the visit of the Virgin Mary to Elizabeth is presented. Father Markos Mangasaryan comments.

The Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus (1:26-38)


Luke the Evangelist says that the Archangel Gabriel came to Joseph, who was engaged to be married, whose name was Mary. The Evangelist emphasizes by this that they were not married. Hence, the Christian Church had to tell about the eternal virginity of the Holy Virgin Mary, the immaculate, without any trace of sin, coming into the world of Christ. How is the Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus presented in verses 26-38 of the first chapter of the Gospel of Luke? Father Markos Mangasaryan comments.

The Annunciation of the Birth of John the Baptist (1:5-25) Part 2


John means “The Lord is gracious.” He must have been filled with the Holy Spirit from his mother’s womb, must not have drunk wine or strong drink, and must have been great before God. All of this describes one of the religious movements of that period, the Nazarene movement, whose representatives had such behavior and manners.
Father Markos Mangasaryan interprets verses 5-25 of the first chapter of the Gospel of Luke, where the Annunciation of the Birth of John the Baptist is presented.