Unexpected Invasions

Introduction How do you like surprises?

Introduction How do you like surprises? Luke 1:5-17

Getting USED to Silence? MIGHTY GABRIEL Visits Zechariah

Getting USED to Silence? MIGHTY GABRIEL Visits Zechariah Zechariah Is UNBELIEVING! (Luke 1:18-25)

LATE Night SURPRISE Luke 1:26-30

LATE Night SURPRISE Caught OFF GUARD at Home with Mighty Visitor

LATE Night SURPRISE Caught OFF GUARD at Home with Mighty Visitor Caught Off Guard by MESSAGE – Found FAVOR with God!

LATE Night SURPRISE Caught OFF GUARD at Home with Mighty Visitor Caught Off Guard by MESSAGE – Found FAVOR with God! – You Will CONCEIVE and Give Birth to the MESSIAH!

LATE Night SURPRISE Caught Off Guard by MESSAGE – Found FAVOR with God! – You Will CONCEIVE and Give Birth to the MESSIAH! – Biological CURIOSITY Is Not Unbelief

LATE Night SURPRISE Caught Off Guard by MESSAGE – Found FAVOR with God! – You Will CONCEIVE and Give Birth to the MESSIAH! – Biological CURIOSITY Is Not Unbelief – SUPERNATURAL Conception – Son’s DUAL Nature Fully God, Fully Human

LATE Night SURPRISE Caught Off Guard by MESSAGE – Found FAVOR with God! – You Will CONCEIVE and Give Birth to the MESSIAH! – Biological CURIOSITY Is Not Unbelief – SUPERNATURAL Conception – Mary’s Incredible SUBMISSION

LATE Night SURPRISE Caught Off Guard by MESSAGE – Found FAVOR with God! – You Will CONCEIVE and Give Birth to the MESSIAH! – Biological CURIOSITY Is Not Unbelief – SUPERNATURAL Conception – Mary’s Incredible SUBMISSION “I am the servant of the Lord.”

Glory INVADED the Earth Luke 2:8-14

Glory INVADED the Earth TERRIFYING

Glory INVADED the Earth TERRIFYING Good NEWS of Great JOY

Conclusion HANDLING the Unexpected

Conclusion HANDLING the Unexpected – Learning from Zechariah Praying and Praying, Yet Unbelieving

Conclusion HANDLING the Unexpected – Learning from Zechariah Praying and Praying, Yet Unbelieving God’s Plan with Consequences

Conclusion HANDLING the Unexpected – Learning from Zechariah – Learning from Mary

Conclusion HANDLING the Unexpected – Learning from Zechariah – Learning from Mary Submission to the Plan of God, Regardless of Personal Costs

Conclusion HANDLING the Unexpected – Learning from Zechariah – Learning from Mary Submission to the Plan of God, Regardless of Personal Costs Blessings and Legacy

Conclusion HANDLING the Unexpected God Is SOVEREIGN – He’s the BOSS!