The Message about the Messiah
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Introduction
Introduction
The angelic appearances are an integral part of the story of Christ’s birth. They set the stage for each introduction to the characters that make up what we now know as the Christmas Story.
Last week we were introduced to Zacharias and Elizabeth and their son John who was to be the forerunner of Jesus Christ, the Messiah. While not exactly connected to Christmas that angelic appearance and the birth of John that was foretold would later set the scene for Christ’s introduction to the world by the forerunner.
This morning we will look at the appearance of Gabriel to Mary the mother of Jesus.
Why Did God Choose Mary?
Why Did God Choose Mary?
She was Favoured
She was Favoured
And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.
She was Blessed
She was Blessed
And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.
She was Willing
She was Willing
And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.
Gabriel begins his message by telling her what God thought of her and why she had been chosen for this great task and then he tells us about the baby that would be born to Mary.
Who is Jesus?
Who is Jesus?
His Importance
His Importance
“HE SHALL BE GREAT” (1:32)
His Name
His Name
“Son of the Highest (1:32)
His Kingdom
His Kingdom
“the throne of his father David:” (1:32)
“and of his kingdom there shall be no end.” (1:33)
His Identity
His Identity
“therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.”
