Proof of a plan
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Transcript
Introduction
Introduction
Joy
The fruit of The Spirit
“in His Presence” (Psalm 16:11)
23 “Behold, the virgin shall be with child and shall bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which translated means, “God with us.”
14 And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.
44 “For behold, when the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby leaped in my womb for joy.
10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people;
Proof of a Plan
Avengers: End Game
The Announcement of The Lord (1:26-33)
The Announcement of The Lord (1:26-33)
v. 26
Nazareth
46 Nathanael said to him, “Can any good thing come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.”
v. 27
a virgin engaged to a man
descendants of David
18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. 19 And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man and not wanting to disgrace her, planned to send her away secretly.
vv. 28 - 30
“Favored one” - because - ”The Lord is with you.”
“very perplexed…salutation”
“Do not be afraid…you have found favor.”
12 Zacharias was troubled when he saw the angel, and fear gripped him. 13 But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your petition has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will give him the name John.
vv. 31-33
conceive = to become pregnant
“Son of the Most High”
7 and shouting with a loud voice, he said, “What business do we have with each other, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I implore You by God, do not torment me!”
“the throne of His father David…He will reign…forever.”
2 Sam 7.
The Acceptance of Mary (1:34-38)
The Acceptance of Mary (1:34-38)
v. 34
“How could this be?” (How will this be, since I know no man)
18 Zacharias said to the angel, “How will I know this for certain? For I am an old man and my wife is advanced in years.”
v. 35
“The Holy Spirit will come upon you”
“the power of the Most High will overshadow you;”
“for that reason”
v. 36
“behold”
“relative Elizabeth has also conceived a son”
v. 37
“nothing will be impossible with God.”
v. 38
“may it be done to me…according to your word”
The Authentication of the Miracle (1:39-45)
The Authentication of the Miracle (1:39-45)
vv. 39-40
“Mary arose and went in a hurry”
“greeted Elizabeth”
vv. 41-45
“the baby leaped”
15 “For he will be great in the sight of the Lord; and he will drink no wine or liquor, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit while yet in his mother’s womb.
“Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.”
“She cried with a loud voice”
“blessed”
“mother of my Lord”
3 Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus is accursed”; and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.
“believed”
The Adoration of Mary (1:46-56)
The Adoration of Mary (1:46-56)
vv. 46-49
9 And my soul shall rejoice in the Lord; It shall exult in His salvation.
v. 48
6 For though the Lord is exalted, Yet He regards the lowly, But the haughty He knows from afar.
45 “And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what had been spoken to her by the Lord.”
vv. 50-53 (His Work)
vv. 54-55 (His People)
Conclusion
Conclusion
15 And I will put enmity Between you and the woman, And between your seed and her seed; He shall bruise you on the head, And you shall bruise him on the heel.”
John 8:31-47.
John 3…Born again
What if Mary would have rejected the plan?
