1. November 27th – December 25th Week One “The process of being ready”

2. Luke 1:59-80
Much preparations before Christmas .

3. Luke 1:59-80 Much preparations before Christmas
Family provided the way
Zechariah ( Luke 1:5-20)

4. Luke 1:59-80 Much preparations before Christmas
Family provided the way
Zechariah ( Luke 1:5-20)
Mary’s sister Elizabeth (vs )

5. Luke 1:59-80 Much preparations before Christmas
Family provided the way
Zechariah ( Luke 1:5-20)
Mary’s sister Elizabeth (vs )
eventually John (vs )

6. Miracles are planned well before by God and then birthed.
Luke 1:59-80
Much preparations before Christmas
Family provided the way
Zechariah ( Luke 1:5-20)
Mary’s sister Elizabeth (vs )
eventually John (vs )
Miracles are planned well before by God and then birthed.

7. Luke 1:59-80
We too as a church family are being prepared for a miracle

8. We too as a church family are being prepared for a miracle
Luke 1:59-80
We too as a church family are being prepared for a miracle
The DNA of OBC
Acts 18:24-28

9. Encounter Engage Encourage Equip Exponential
Our mandate: Acts 18:24-28
Encounter
Engage
Encourage
Equip
Exponential

10. the preparer had a purpose (Luke 1:76-77)

11. the preparer had a purpose (Luke 1:76-77)
And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins

12. the preparer had a purpose (1:76)
to prepare people for God’s message

13. the preparer had a purpose (1:76)
to prepare people for God’s message
we get roles mixed up – we serve, love
God challenges, convicts, speaks

14. the preparer had a purpose (1:76)
to prepare people for God’s message
we get roles mixed up – we serve, love
God challenges, convicts, speaks
Preparers prepare people for a God encounter… not be it for them

15. the preparer had to be prepared
And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the wilderness until he appeared publicly to Israel. Luke 1:80

16. the preparer had to be prepared
Not an overnight sensation

17. the preparer had to be prepared
Not an overnight sensation
Even Jesus was prepared
Luke 2:40 “grew and became strong”
Luke 4:1 “led by the Spirit into the wild”

18. the preparer had to be prepared
Not an overnight sensation
Even Jesus was prepared
Luke 2:40 “grew and became strong”
Luke 4:1 “led by the Spirit into the wild”
How many of us rush out with the message without having lived it, embodied it or been changed by it.

19. But that was then…. No, not quite.
Matthew 24:36-44

20. But that was then…. No, not quite.
Matthew 24:36-44
We must live in a state of preparation and readiness for the second Advent (coming) of Christ. (vs 36-41)

21. But that was then…. No, not quite.
Matthew 24:36-44
Being prepared means that we must be watchful; not with impatient and anxious waiting, but by seeking to give honor and glory to God in all areas and aspects of our lives. (Vs 42-44)

22. But that was then…. No, not quite.
Matthew 24:36-44
Being prepared means living every day following in the footsteps of Christ. (Philippians 4:8)

23. So What’s Next?
Look for practical ways to prepare Ideas can be found on the Oromocto Baptist facebook page starting this afternoon I don’t know about you, but I’m getting excited for the miracle!