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Mary, Mother of Jesus: A Model of Faith & Obedience

Explore the biblical example of Mary, who found favor with God, obediently accepted His will, magnified Him, and pondered His works, serving as a model for all believers. Uncover the virtues of obedience, faith, and reverence exemplified by Mary in the New Testament narratives.

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Mary, Mother of Jesus: A Model of Faith & Obedience

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  1. Welcome

  2. Mary, Mother of Jesus • Descendant of David - Rm. 1:3 • Mary used more often • Miriam is the Old Testament name • Six women in New Testament named Mary • Lived at Nazareth in Galilee

  3. Mary, Mother of Jesus Found favor with God Lk. 1:26-30 “Hail” ~ salutation or greeting “Favor” ~ Gracious, charming, delights “Highly favored” ~ chosen Woman God could use Are we fit for God’s Use ?

  4. “If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.” 2 Tim. 2:21 “useful for the Master” NKJV

  5. Obedient acceptance Mary, Mother of Jesus Lk. 1:38 “Be it unto me according to thy word” Submissive = obedient No plans for an abortion Jesus was obedient - Mt. 26:39 Thy will be done

  6. Mary, Mother of Jesus Magnify God Lk. 1:46-55 V.46-50 ~ praises God for what He has done for her V.51-53 ~ praises God for what He had done to oppressors V.54-55 ~ praises God for what He had done for Israel

  7. Mary, Mother of Jesus Magnify God Lk. 1:46-55 Acts 19:17 “...and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.” Phil. 1:20 “...Christ shall be magnified in my body,...” Magnify Christ

  8. Mary, Mother of Jesus Pondered in her heart Lk. 2:19,33,51 Ponder ~ considered ~ Mary kept these things in her heart ~ Impression on her memory ~ Both parents marveled

  9. Mary, Mother of Jesus Pondered in her heart Lk. 2:19,33,51 Revolve in the mind 1 Tim. 4:15 “Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.” Ps.1:2 “But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.”

  10. Mary, Mother of Jesus Model for today 1. Found favor with God 2. Obeyed God’s will 3. Magnified God 4. Pondered these things

  11. Mary, Mother of Jesus 29. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. 30. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. 31. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. -Pro.31:29-31

  12. Nelson Chapel Church of Christ 5039 Six Mile Road Maryville, Tn. 37803 www.nelsonchapelchurchofchrist.org Dec. 17, 2017 Sermon by Arthur Pigman 2705 Druid Hill Dr. Maryville, Tn. 37804 art65ann@gmail.com CCL11325562

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