Mary's Song

Mary's Song: Rejoicing in God
Christ Proclamation Church
Sunday, 12/13/2020
Luke 1:26-55

Sermon Theme: The angelic announcement of the miraculous birth of Christ demands a response of faith and praise, for God looked upon our humble estate and sent His Son, Jesus, to be our Savior. Therefore, our hearts should be filled with joy and our mouths with praise for God’s glorious provision of a Son.

I. A MESSAGE OF HOPE (Luke 1:26-33)
    A. The Humble Servant (Luke 1:26-29)
    B. The Promised Savior (Luke 1:30-33)
        1. He will be named Jesus (Matthew 1:18-25)
        2. He will be Son of the Most High (Isaiah 9:6)
        3. He will sit on David's Throne (2 Samuel 7:12-16)
        4. He will reign forever (Genesis 17:1-8; Isaiah 9:7)
        5. He will have an eternal kingdom (Daniel 7:14)

II. A RESPONSE OF FAITH (Luke 1:34-38)
    A. Mary's Question of Faith (Luke 1:34)
    B. Miraculous Work of God (Luke 1:35-37)
    C. Mary's Submission of Faith (Luke 1:38)

III. A SONG OF PRAISE (Luke 1:39-55)
    A. Elizabeth's Exclamation (Luke 1:39-45)
    B. Mary's Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55)
        1. Mercy for Mary
        2. Mercy for All
        3. Mercy for Israel