“The Birth of Jesus Christ - A Troubling Announcement ” Luke 1:26-38
Introduction
· 4 Part Series of Messages on the Birth of Jesus Christ: o A Troubling Announcement of Good Cheer (Luke 1:26-38) o Reassurance Given to Joseph (Matthew 1:18-25) o The Record of the Birth of Jesus Christ (Luke 2:1-20) o The Account of the Magi (Matthew 2:1-23)
I. The Greeting and Announcement (Luke 1:26-33):
1. The Scene is Set Up (v. 26-27) · Time & Place: Six Months into Pregnancy of Elizabeth with John the Baptizer; Nazareth of Galilee (v. 26) · The Importance of Mary being a Virgin (v. 27; Isaiah 7:14; Hebrews 4:15; Luke 1:47)
2. The Greeting (v. 28-29) · The Greeting by the Angel Gabriel (v. 28) · Troubled Mary – “Perplexed” or “Confused” (v. 29; Luke 1:12; Ephesians 1:3)
3. The Announcement – 2 Truths Revealed (vs. 30-33) · The Name of the Child Would be “Jesus” - “Savior” (v. 31; John 14:6; Hebrews 11:13-16; 12:22-29; Ephesians 2:14-22; Matthew 1:21; Ephesian 1:7) · The Child Would be a King (vs. 32-33; 2 Samuel 7:11-13; Ephesians 1:20-23)
II. Mary’s Inquiry and Gabriel’s Answer – A Request for Further Information; A Compassionate and Concise Answer of Reassurance (Luke 1:34-37)
III. Mary’s Response to the Announcement – Humble Submission to God’s Will (Luke 1:38; Romans 4:18-21; 2 Samuel 7:25)
Conclusion and Application
· What Seems Impossible for Us . . . Is Possible With God (Luke 1:37; Romans 8:28-39) · Are You Convinced of the Power of God? Spread the Good News of Jesus Christ, Our Savior
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