SF377 - THE KING OF OUR HEARTS (Luke 1 26-38)

SF377

THE KING OF OUR HEARTS

Luke 1:26‑38

INTRODUCTION

Series Background

A King Comes

Abraham ‑ A Saving King

David ‑ A Redeeming King

Isaiah ‑ A Suffering King

Mary ‑ The King of Our Hearts

Sermon Background

Biography of Mary

1A.  GOD INITIATES THE PROCESS

1B.  He Comes (v.26)

2B.  He Calls

1C.  From the past (v.27)

2C.  In the present (v.28)

3B.  He Convicts (v.29)

"troubled" = to be disturbed

2A.  GOD INVITES PARTICIPATION

1B.  He Comforts (v.30)

2B.  He Challenges (vv.31‑33)

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3A.  GOD INHABITS THE PERSON

1B.  He Cleanses (vv.34‑35)

"come upon you" ‑  to supervene, i.e. arrive, attack, (fig.) influence:‑‑come (in, upon).

Used in Acts 1:8 to describe the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost ‑ to purify

2B.  He Controls (vv. 26‑37)

"overshadow" = to occupy

Used to express God's presence in the Temple

Exodus 40:35 (NIV)  Moses could not enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud had settled upon it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.

Ephesians 5:18 (NIV)  Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.

APPLICATION

We must...

Surrender To Him (v.38)