God's Divine Decree

Luke 1:26-38

Theme: The Birth of Christ Foretold

Key Verse: Luke 1:3

80 verses; 1,583 words

Grade: 6.0

I. A Doctor. Verses 1-4

II. A Prophet. Verses 5-25 (preparing a prophet)

III. A Virgin. Verses 26-38 (preparing a parent)

IV. A Cousin. Verses 39-56

V. A Priest. Verses 57-80

“A place...is not judged by its institutions or advantages, but by the righteous people within its borders.”—Preacher’s Outline and Sermon Bible

“Great works of God rarely start in big places. Rather, they start in small places— in some person with a big commitment.”—Calvin Miller, The Christ of Christmas

Here are some DETAILS of God’s Divine Decree.

I. The Messenger God Picked. v.26

26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,

Gabriel: means the man of God or the hero of God or the mighty one of God. Note that Gabriel said two things about himself …

He is the one who actually stands in the presence of God.

He is the one who brings good news to men.

He shared the restoration of Israel with Daniel (Da. 8:16; 9:21f).

He shared the birth of the forerunner with Zacharias (Lu. 1:13f).

He shared the birth of the Messiah with Mary (Lu. 1:26f).

II. The Maiden God Picked. vs.27-29

She was a select woman. V.27

27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.

She was a serving woman. V.28

She was hailed. V.28

28 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.

“Hail” - to call to a person as to get their attention

She was humbled. V.29

29 And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.

III. The Messiah God Picked. vs.30-33

She had favour. V.30

30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.

She was told his name. Vs.31-33

31 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.

32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:

33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.

IV. The Means God Picked. v.34

The problem God was faced with. V.34

34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?

The possibility God faced her with. Vs.35-38

35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

36 And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.

37 For with God nothing shall be impossible.

38 And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.

Conclusion:

The Lord will never use the miracle of the virgin birth again, but He will use miracles in your life!