1. Jesus was a Fetus
Luke 1:5-56

2. I. We May Respond to God’s Plan in Unbelief (Luke 1:5-25)
A. Introduction of Zechariah and Elizabeth (1:5-7)
They were righteous, but they were childless (vs. 7).
B. Serving God through Disappointment
C. Gabriel’s Visit and Prophecy (1:8-17)
D. Zechariah’s Response (1:18)
Remember Abraham in Genesis 17:17?
E. Gabriel’s Rebuke (1:19-25)

3. II. We May Believe God’s Plan Even When We Don’t Understand (Luke 1:26-38)
A. Introduction of Mary and Joseph (1:26-27)
B. Gabriel’s Greetings (1:28-33)
C. Mary’s Response (1:34)
D. Gabriel’s Explanation (1:35-37)
(vs. 35):
The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.
E. Mary’s Faith (1:38)

4. A. Elizabeth’s Confession (1:41-45)
III. We Should Praise God for His Work Even Before It’s Completed (Lk. 1:39-56)
A. Elizabeth’s Confession (1:41-45)
B. Mary’s Song (1:46-56)
What do you think is Mary and Elizabeth’s view of children in the womb?