1. #3 of 5 in the series: FEARLESS Reasons to “Fear Not” this Christmas Season Pastor Stan Reeder A Study of Luke 1:26-38

5. Greetings, You who are highly favored! The Lord is with you. - Luke 1:28 Greetings, You who are highly favored! The Lord is with you. - Luke 1:28

7. Do not be afraid. - Luke 1:30 Do not be afraid. - Luke 1:30

9. For nothing is impossible with God. - Luke 1:37 For nothing is impossible with God. - Luke 1:37

12. 1.The ANNOUNCEMENT seemed Impossible. (Luke 1:34-35a)

14. The Greek word for “virgin” –  – literally means: VIRGIN.

16. For nothing is impossible with God. - Luke 1:37 For nothing is impossible with God. - Luke 1:37

17. 2.The ASSIGNMENTseemed Impossible. (Luke 1:35b)

19. a)Undisciplined MOSES was to be the great leader of the Old Testament?

20. 2.The ASSIGNMENTseemed Impossible. (Luke 1:35b) b)Unimpressive, little DAVID was to become the great King of Israel?

22. 2.The ASSIGNMENTseemed Impossible. (Luke 1:35b) c)Uncouth JOHN THE BAPTIST to be the PR man for Jesus?

24. 2.The ASSIGNMENTseemed Impossible. (Luke 1:35b) d)Unstable PETER to become the Rock of the Church?

26. 2.The ASSIGNMENTseemed Impossible. (Luke 1:35b) The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. - Luke 1:35 The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. - Luke 1:35

27. 2.The ASSIGNMENTseemed Impossible. (Luke 1:35b) For nothing is impossible with God! - Luke 1:37 For nothing is impossible with God! - Luke 1:37

29. 3.The ACCEPTANCE seemed Impossible. (Luke 1:38, 45)

31. “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” - Luke 1:38 “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” - Luke 1:38

33. What was the cost of this acceptance?

34. a)The loss of her FAMILY:

35. What was the cost of this acceptance? a)The loss of her FAMILY: The cost of saying… “Be it unto me according to your word.”

36. What was the cost of this acceptance? b)The loss of her DREAMS:

38. What was the cost of this acceptance? b)The loss of her DREAMS: The cost of saying… “Be it unto me according to your word.”

39. What was the cost of this acceptance? c)The loss of her BELOVED:

41. What was the cost of this acceptance? c)The loss of her BELOVED: The cost of saying… “Be it unto me according to your word.”

42. What was the cost of this acceptance? d)The loss of her LIFE:

44. What was the cost of this acceptance? d)The loss of her LIFE: The cost of saying… “Be it unto me according to your word.”

45. What was the cost of this acceptance? d)The loss of her LIFE: Not only did God choose MARY, …but Mary chose GOD.

47. What was the cost of this acceptance? d)The loss of her LIFE: For nothing is impossible with God! - Luke 1:37 For nothing is impossible with God! - Luke 1:37

49. THEN the angel left her. - Luke 1:38b THEN the angel left her. - Luke 1:38b