1. The Announcement of Jesus Luke 1:26-35

2. Jesus Christ Embodiment and fulfillment of God’s plan of redemption, Hebrews 1:1-4 Preeminent over all, Colossians 1:13-20 - J E S U S - Promised by God, anticipated by prophets, announced by angels, worshiped by wise men, adorned by multitudes, hated by the hateful, killed by a mob... the Savior of mankind 2

3. Gabriel’s Predictions to Mary He will be great, Luke 1:32 He will be called the Son of the Highest, Luke 1:32 (cf. 1:76) He will be given the throne of His father David, Luke 1:32 He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, Luke 1:33 His kingdom will never end, Luke 1:33 3

4. Mary’s Son Would Be Great, 1:32 Superiority, cf. Acts 8:9-10 Prominent, cf. Acts 5:36 Great Savior, Luke 1:31 (Matt. 1:21) Jesus was not great by the world’s estimation, Isaiah 53:3 God does not measure things by the world’s standards, 1 Cor. 1:26-31 4

5. Mary’s Son – God’s Son, 1:32-33 Son of the Highest, Luke 1:32 (76); Isaiah 7:14; 9:6 His nature and equality with God, 1:35 He is one with Yahweh, John 10:30 Announced as divine, Isa. 7:14; Jno. 1:34 Prophecies fulfilled in Jesus God has “given” us His Son, Isaiah 9:6 Promises fulfilled, Acts 13:32-34; Psalm 2:7 5

6. Mary’s Son Would Be A Sovereign David’s descendant would sit on David’s throne when He reigns, Luke 1:32-33 (2 Sam. 7:13, 16; Psa. 89:3-4, 28-29, 35-37) Jesus reigns today, Mark 9:1; Acts 1:8; 2:32-36 Jesus is on David’s throne today, Acts 2:30-31 Ruler in Israel, Micah 5:2; Matt. 2:6; Jno. 18:37 (Psalm 2:6) Head over God’s house (church), Eph. 1:20-23 6

7. Mary’s Son Would Be A Sovereign Reigns over the house of Jacob forever, Luke 1:33; 1 Cor. 15:24-26 As long as Jesus is High Priest, He is also King, Zechariah 6:12-13 Jesus is High Priest now, Hebrews 8:1 Jesus is also King now (cf. Melchizedek), Psalm 110:1-4 7

8. Mary’s Son Would Be A Sovereign Superior, age-enduring kingdom, Luke 1:33 “No end”: Perpetual, powerful, Dan. 2:44 The church is assailed but not defeated, Matthew 16:18 Kingdom citizenship still available 8

9. What does this have to do with us? Jesus is the only one with the power to save us, Luke 1:31 (Matt. 1:21); John 1:29; Acts 4:12 Jesus deserves our respect and obedience, Psalm 2:10-12; Heb. 5:9 Jesus will judge us on the last day, Acts 17:30-31; 2 Cor. 5:10 9

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