The Favored One! Luke 1:26-38

Hail, Favored One! Luke 1:26-38

“That man should be made in God’s image is a wonder, but that God should be made in man’s image is a greater wonder.

That the Ancient of days would be born. That he who thunders in the heavens should cry in the cradle?” Thomas Watson

Out of the four Gospels, two, give us the accounts of the birth of Christ. Matthew and Luke

Luke’s account: 2 Unusual births  John the Baptist  Jesus the Messiah

Luke’s account:  The birth of John the Baptist Luke 1:5-25

Luke’s account:  The birth of Jesus the Messiah Luke 1:26-35

The Virgin Birth is a crucial, critical and essential doctrine found in the Scriptures. It is the very foundation of everything the Bible says about Jesus.

“And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld his glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of Grace and Truth.” John 1:14

1 John 4:1-3

Luke 1:26-27

Hebrew marriage has two stages: 1. Bethrothal period - Kiddushin

Hebrew marriage has two stages: 1. Bethrothal period - Kiddushin 2. The Wedding - Chuppa

Every Jew anticipated the coming of the Messiah. 1000’s of young women wondered who will be the Favored One..

Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold a virgin will be with child and bear a Son, and she will call His name Immanuel – Isa. 7:14

And Mary said to the angel, “How can this be since I am a virgin?” Luke 1:34

The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you, and for that reason, the holy offspring shall be called the Son of God. Luke 1:35

For NOTHING will be impossible with God! Luke 1:37

And Mary said, “Behold the bondslave of the Lord; be it done to me according to your Word.” Luke 1:38

And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced... ” Luke 1:46-47a

And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God, My Savior.” Luke 1:46-47

For NOTHING will be impossible with God!

The Favored One! Luke 1:26-38