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Rejoice, O Favored O ne!. Luke 1:26-38. INTRODUCTION. What favor have you done to others? What favor have you received? What favor do you expect? Christmas – Favor from above v25. Name: Mary. City : Nazareth Marital: Engaged to Joseph Race: Descendant of David/Jewess
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Rejoice, O Favored One! Luke 1:26-38
INTRODUCTION • What favor have you done to others? • What favor have you received? • What favor do you expect? • Christmas – Favor from above v25
Name: Mary • City : Nazareth • Marital: Engaged to Joseph • Race: Descendant of David/Jewess • Special Favor: Angel’s visitation/announcement of PROMISED MESSIAH • How did she responded ?
FAVOUR BRINGS CONCERN • Angel Gabriel’s Greetings – Favored one! The Lord be with you. • Mary said, – What Kind of greetings v29 • Angel’s said, Do not be afraid….
FAVOR INCLUDES CONFLICT • Angel’s Announcement – You shall conceive “JESUS” v31 • Mary – How can this be? v34 • Angel said, The Holy Sprit will come upon you v35
FAVOR REQUIRES CONSENT • Angel said, even Elizabeth conceived v36 • Angel said, “nothing will be impossible with God”v37 • Mary said,.. According to you word..v38
CONCLUSION • Mary experienced God’s grace • Mary pondered God’s word • Mary obeyed God’s word • What an example for us to follow!