Rejoicing in God

REJOICING IN GOD

12/08/2024; Luke 1:26-56; Steve Thiel; Christ Proclamation Church

Sermon Theme: The Old Testament is filled with signs that a Messiah is coming who is the King of Kings. These signs identify Jesus Christ as that King, who came on a mission to save His people from their sins. That is the ultimate hope that we have this Christmas season.

I. HOPE ANNOUNCED – (Luke 1:26-33)
   A. Messenger of Hope – (vv.26-30)
   B. Message of Hope – (vv.31-33)
      1. He will be born of a virgin
      2. He will be the Son of the Most High
      3. He will sit on David’s eternal throne
II. HOPE EXPLAINED – (Luke 1:34-38)
   A. Question Asked – (v.34)
   B. Answer Given – (vv.35-37)
      1. Virgin birth explained
      2. Sinless nature of Christ explained
      3. Miracle of the incarnation explained
   C. Message Accepted – (v.38)
III. HOPE EMBRACED – (Luke 1:39-55)
   A. Elizabeth’s Response – (vv.39-45)
   B. Mary’s Response – (vv.46-56)
   C. Your Response – (Application)