I. A DECLARATION OF THOSE THINGS, vv1-4----1. Luke-s Perspective of the Gospel of Christ--2. Luke-s Purpose for Writing the Gospel Account----II. A DECLARATION IN THE TEMPLE, vv5-25----1. Two Decent People, vv5-7--2. Temple Duties Performed, vv8-11--3. Troublesome Dread Prevails, vv12-23--4. Triumphant Divine Prophecy, vv24-25----III. A DECLARATION WITH GOSPEL APPLICATION----1. A Word in Us All--2. A Word for Another--3. A Word which is Absent-- a. Rejection-- b. Result