SF564 - THERE IS STILL A STAR IN SKY - A IS FOR THE ANGLES (Luke 2 1-14)
SF564
THERE IS STILL A STAR IN SKY
“A” IS FOR THE ANGELS
Luke 2:1-14
INTRODUCTION
Series Background
(Matthew 2:2) ..."Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him."
He is the Star!!!
In Numbers He is the Star of Jacob...
(Numbers 24:17) ".... A star will come out of Jacob; a scepter will rise out of Israel. He will crush the foreheads of Moab, the skulls of all the sons of Sheth.
In 2 Peter He is the Star that shines in our hearts...
(2 Peter 1:19) ... a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
In Revelation He is the Bright Morning Star...
(Revelation 22:16) "... I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star."
Sermon Background
The scripture mentions angels 273 times.
Angels created by God
Angels were created with personality (mind, emotion, and will), freedom of choice, and immortality.
They are eternal.
Prior to Satan's fall, we know that the angels were exquisite, beautiful creatures who reflect the glory and majesty of God.
They play a major role in the nativity narrative...
Let’s see what we can learn from these heavenly messengers....
1A. THE SEQUENCE OF THE APPEARANCES
They Appear Six Times in these Four Chapters....
1B. Gabriel Appears to Zechariah (Luke 1:11-13)
2B. Gabriel Appears to Mary (Luke 1:26-28)
3B. The Angel of the Lord to Joseph in Nazareth (Matthew 1:20)
4B. The Angel of the Lord to the Shepherds (Luke 2:9)
5B. The Angel of the Lord to Joseph in Bethlehem (Matthew 2:13)
6B. The Angel of the Lord to Joseph in Egypt (Matthew 2:19)
2A. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENTS
1B. To Zechariah (Luke 1:13; 18-19)
Pictures - God’s Compassion
Illustrates - God’s Ability verse our inability
(Romans 5:6) You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.
2B. To Mary (Luke 1:26-35)
Pictures - God’s Election
Illustrates - God’s Sovereignty verses our Unworthiness
(John 15:16) You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit‑‑fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.
(Ephesians 1:4) For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love
3B. To Joseph In Nazareth (Matthew 1:20-21)
Pictures - God’s Salvation
Illustrates - God’s Savior verse our sin
(Romans 5:8) But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
4B. To The Shepherds (Luke 2:10-14)
Pictures - God’s Grace
Illustrates - God’s provision verse our poverty
(Revelation 3:17) You say, 'I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.' But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked.
(Matthew 5:3) "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
5B. To Joseph in Bethlehem (Matthew 2:13)
Pictures - God’s Watch care
Illustrates - God’s knowledge verse our ignorance
(1 Corinthians 4:5) Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait till the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men's hearts. ....
6B. Joseph in Egypt (Matthew 2:19-20)
Pictures - God’s Will
Illustrates - God’s purpose and plan verses our impatience
(John 7:6) Therefore Jesus told them, "The right time for me has not yet come; for you any time is right.
APPLICATION
Have you heard the Angels?
They have call you to...
Like Zechariah to Trust God in your weakness
Like Mary to receive God in your unworthiness
Like Joseph to accept Jesus as your Savior
Like the shepherds to seek Christ in your poverty
Like Joseph to believe God in your ignorance
Like Joseph to follow God in your walk!