There is a lot about Jesus’ kingdom that seems upside-down

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There is a lot about Jesus’ kingdom that seems upside-down An upside-down King An upside-down victory An upside-down reward An upside-down people

Luke 1:8-9 The Priestly Duties

Leviticus 16:12-13 [12] And he shall take a censer full of coals of fire from the altar before the LORD, and two handfuls of sweet incense beaten small, and he shall bring it inside the veil [13] and put the incense on the fire before the LORD, that the cloud of the incense may cover the mercy seat that is over the testimony, so that he does not die.

Personal Prayer and Universal Purposes Luke 1:11-17 Personal Prayer and Universal Purposes

Luke 1:18-20 Gabriel’s Visit

Luke 1:24-25 Elizabeth

Barrenness and Blessing Genesis 30 - Rachel “God has taken away my disgrace" Uncircumcised men (Gen 34:14), Men with their eyes gouged out (1 Sam 11:2), A rape victim (2 Sam 13:13), The collapsed walls of Jerusalem (Neh. 2)

Prayers to be fulfilled. Psalm 116:1–2     [1] I love the LORD, because he has heard         my voice and my pleas for mercy.     [2] Because he inclined his ear to me,         therefore I will call on him as long as I live. 

Prayers to be fulfilled. 2. God is at work when you do not see him.

Prayers to be fulfilled. 2. God is at work when you do not see him. 3. Your story is never just about you.

Prayers to be fulfilled. 2. God is at work when you do not see him. 3. Your story is never just about you. 4. God takes away our shame.