2. JOB
Job 1:6-12
“Wow, what a God!”

3. MARY
Romans 3:23
Luke 1:26-31

4. “HIGHLY FAVORED ONE” vs. 28
“begin graced by God”
Role of a mother is honorable
“found favor with God”
She had to live faithfully to Him
Given some glimpses into the mind/character of Mary that helps us see why she gained favor with God

5. SHE HAD A MIND THAT CONTEMPLATED SPIRITUAL MATTERS
Luke 1:29 “considered” – “tried to discern”
“thorough reckoning, contemplating, deliberation” – “kept pondering” NASB
Luke 2:16-19 “pondered them in her heart”
Matthew 2:11 – Worshiped Jesus, not Mary
Luke 2:51 “treasured up all these things”

6. SHE HAD SCRIPTURAL KNOWLEDGE
Luke 1:46-55 – Exodus 34:7
She sought after God
Words demonstrate knowledge of God’s Word- more that 23 O.T. passages referred to.
Overall knowledge of God’s Word & Hebrews History- v. 47 – Isaiah 45:21; vs. 48 – Psalm 136:23; 138:6; vs. 49 – Isaiah 1:24; 6:3; 57:15;

7. SHE HAD SCRIPTURAL KNOWLEDGE
Overall knowledge of God’s Word & Hebrews History- vs. 50 – Psalm 85:9,10; 103:11, 17,18; vs. 51 – Deuteronomy 4:33-35; Psalm 89:10-13; Nehemiah 1:8; Jeremiah 13:15; Deuteronomy 4:27; Vs. 52 – Isaiah 14:13-17; vs. 53 – Psalm 34:9-11; vs. 54 – Isaiah 63:7; 41:8-10; vs. 55 – Genesis 12,17,22,26; Psalm 105:6-10

8. MARY PROVED TO BE A GOOD PARENT
Luke 2:51,52 “was subject to them”
Under their supervision, Jesus grew in "wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.“
All can see a good example in Mary
Should seek after God
Truly contemplate spiritual matters
Grow in the knowledge of God’s Word

9. “GOD IS POWERFUL & MERCIFUL”
Has brought down kingdoms of proud & exalted the humble
Feeds spiritually hungry & helps His people
He has fulfilled His promises to Abraham
Ultimately bringing us the cleansing blood of Jesus Christ