Who Heard What? Luke 1:5-25 Birth Announcements Forerunner & unbelief Luke 1:5-25 Messiah & belief Luke 1:26-38
Forerunner/unbelief Luke 1:5-25 Who Heard What? Luke 1:5-25 Forerunner/unbelief Luke 1:5-25 A faithful priest (1:5-7) Zacharias - Jehovah has remembered Elizabeth – God is my oath Both were righteous & blameless No child – barren and both old
Who Heard What? Luke 1:5-25 A fearful priest (1:8-17) Chosen by God – lot About his duties Once in a lifetime Fear and panic “Fear not” A son, John – Jehovah is gracious A Nazarite - Numbers 6:1-21 Isaiah 40:1-5
Who Heard What? Luke 1:5-25 A faithless priest (1:18-22) Had prayed all his life Now has only excuses Gabriel was indignant A favored priest (1:23-25) A son and a Messiah Jeremiah 32:17
Who Heard What? Messiah/belief Luke 1:26-38 Mary’s surprise (1:26-33) Not a normal greeting Responds in humility and honesty Jesus – Jehovah is Salvation Human – pregnant virgin God – Holy Spirit Fulfilled promises Isaiah (9:6)
Who Heard What? Mary’s surrender (1:34-38) Mary’s support (1:39) Mary knew what, but now how Joseph not the father What would people think Baby would be “Holy One” Overshadow – presence of God in Holy of Holies Exodus 40:35 Mary’s support (1:39)
Who Heard What? Luke 1:5-25 Application Are you ready for what God has for you? …….. For us? What are you doing to prepare for that event?