Sunday Sermon-December 19, 2021-Luke 1:26-38-“Gabriel’s Good News”
December 19, 2021
Luke 1: 26-38
Gabriel’s Good News
Luke 1:26-38
Sunday, December 19, 2021
Dr. Kelly B. Burton
Luke’s cast of Christmas characters features God fulfilling His promise, Gabriel delivering His message, the Holy Spirit overshadowing His servant Mary, and Jesus His Son entering our world. Told from a non-Jewish perspective, Luke helps us to see that all people matter to God. Every human being is encouraged to trust Him. Will you believe like Mary and let the Holy Spirit have His way with you?
Sermon in a Sentence: God sees the fallen condition of our world and He acts; respond to Him in faith and serve Him.
Here is the cast of characters from Luke’s Christmas story:
God takes center stage.
Gabriel, God’s messenger.
Mary, God’s servant.
The Holy Spirit, God overshadowing Mary.
Jesus, God’s Promise fulfilled!
V31 His birth is U________________ of any other
V32 He is an U__________________ King
V33 He rules an U_______________ Kingdom
*** uncharacteristic, uncommon, unusual
4 Responsibilities I see in this text:
- Meditate on the marvelous grace of God.
- Stay far away from losing your hope when trouble comes.
- Consider Mary’s response to the impossible.
- Do not be afraid of the Holy Spirit.
