Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 2:1-20; Matthew 1:1-17; Luke 3:23-38; Luke 2:21-40

Luke's gospel first tells how John grew strong in spirit. At Luke 2:40 he tells how Jesus grew strong, was full of wisdom, and covered in God's grace. 

Strong of body and spirit, full of wisdom, and covered by grace: O that all children might grow likewise!