Living with Luke (5): 1:56-80
Luke the Evangelist is traditionally symbolized by a winged ox or bull – a figure of sacrifice, service and strength. The ox signifies that Christians should be prepared to sacrifice themselves in following Christ. LIVING WITH LUKE (5) 1:56-80: The Birth of John and Zecariah’s Restoration 56 Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months, and then returned to her home. 57 When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a boy. 58 Her neighbors and relatives celebrated with her because they had heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy. 59 On the eighth day, it came time to circumcise the child. They wanted to name him Zechariah because that was his father’s name. 60 But his mother replied, “No, his name will be John.” 61 They said to her, “None of your relatives have that name.” 62 Then they b