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The “Annunciations”

Advent 3. The “Annunciations”. Luke 1.26-38 Matt 1.18-25. The “Annunciations”. Two very different Birth Stories – Matthew and Luke. Matthew. Luke. Mary Shepherds Nazareth – Bethlehem – Jerusalem- Nazareth. Joseph Magi Bethlehem – Egypt - Nazareth. The “Annunciations”.

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The “Annunciations”

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  1. Advent 3 The “Annunciations” Luke 1.26-38 Matt 1.18-25

  2. The “Annunciations” Two very different Birth Stories – Matthew and Luke Matthew Luke Mary Shepherds Nazareth – Bethlehem – Jerusalem- Nazareth Joseph Magi Bethlehem – Egypt - Nazareth

  3. The “Annunciations” Main Points: • Visitations / Dreams of Angels • Jesus is a ‘descendent’ of David • “Jesus” means “saviour” – like “Joshua” • (Matt) “from their sins” • Jesus is “Son of God” • Jesus is conceived in a virgin womb • This is an act of the Holy Spirit • (Matt) It is the fulfilment of prophecy

  4. The “Annunciations” Meanings: • God is providing a new beginning • It is both continuous and dis-continuous with the past (Mary / Holy Spirit) • It is entirely dependent on God (virgin) • Jesus is God’s presence among us • He comes to “save” (micro / macro levels) • This is a positive, joyful thing

  5. The “Annunciations” Other Issues: • The insignificance of Mary • The attitude of Mary • The attitude of Joseph • The analogy with the church – the virgin womb for Christ.

  6. The “Annunciations” Questions: • What would you say today if someone claimed they had been directed by an angel or by a dream? • What is the main importance of claiming that Jesus was born of a virgin? • What analogies might you draw between Mary and the purpose of the church today?

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