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Christmas Portraits: Mary
INTRODUCTION:
I. EXPRESS AN HONEST DESIRE TO UNDERSTAND GOD’S WORD TO YOU.
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A. The message (vs.
28) :
1. Chosen by God ()
2. Assured of His presence ()
3. Showered with His grace (vs.
30) (Χαῖρε κεχαριτωμένη...εὗρες γὰρ χάριν παρὰ τῷ θεῷ.) “ Greetings favored woman (one who is the recipient of grace<unmerited favor>)...you have found grace with God.
B. The musing (vs.
29)
(ἡ δὲ ἐπὶ τῷ λόγῳ διεταράχθη, καὶ διελογίζετο ποταπὸς εἴη ὁ ἀσπασμὸς οὗτος.)
“she was confused and disturbed and deliberated in her mind what the sent-one (angel) meant.”
1. Concern about what is said.
2. Meditating upon the meaning.
a) The positive example of the Bereans ().
II.
ASK AN OPEN-ENDED QUESTION FOR GOD TO ANSWER (Luke l:20-34).
A. Do not be afraid.
(Μὴ φοβοῦ, Μαριάμ)
1. Do not be afraid to ask God any honest question.
a) The key- Are you willing to accept His answer?
2. Do not fear His answer.
B. His plans are big (vs.
31-33)
1.There are no limits on what God can do in-and-through you.
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You don’t need to understand how He will accomplish His plan (vs.
34).
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He is the only one who needs to understand.
2. All you need to do is trust Him.
III.
CHOOSE AN ABSOLUTE WILLINGNESS FOR GOD TO WORK HIS WILL IN YOU ().
A. Allow God to strengthen your confidence by observing His activity in the lives of others.
(vs.
36)
1.Read the scriptural accounts of God’s activity in-and-through His people.
2.Read the biographies of other Christians through whom God has worked powerfully.
3.Listen to the testimonies of contemporary Christians who are experiencing God’s movement in their lives.
B. Reflect upon the scriptures that speak of God’s almighty power (vs.
37)
1.Remember that there is nothing impossible with God.
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a) Remember how God worked the seeming impossible for Joshua.
IV.
CULTIVATE AN UNSHAKABLE COMMITMENT TO STAY WITH GOD IN THE MIDST OF HARDSHIP ()
A. Fellowship with others who are sold-out to God (vs.
39-42) .
1. Nothing encourages real commitment like the fellowship of other truly committed Christ-followers! ()
B. Share your struggles and victories with people in your fellowship circle (vs.43-55).
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We are instructed to share with and pray for each other.
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C. Continue to follow the Lord in your present circumstances (vs.
56).
1. Faithfulness to God will be rewarded ().
2. If you can’t be faithful to God at home, you will not be faithful elsewhere.
CONCLUSION :
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