5 B.C. Announcement to Zacharias (Luke 1:5-25) 6 months later Announcement to Mary (Luke 1:26-38) Mary’s Visit to Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-56) 3 months later Mary’s Return to Nazareth (Luke 1:56) Announcement to Joseph (Matthew 1:18-24) 4 B.C. Birth of John the Baptist (Luke 1:57-80) Birth of Jesus (Matthew 1:25, Luke 2:1-7) Announcement to Shepherds (Luke… Continue reading