1. Choice Luke 1

2. Introduction Many people have set out to write accounts about the events that have been fulfilled among us. They used the eyewitness reports circulating among us from the early disciples. Having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I also have decided to write a careful account for you, most honorable Theophilus, so you can be certain of the truth of everything you were taught. Luke 1:1-4 (NLT)

3. Introduction Dr. Luke, a Gentile! Author? Paul’s Imprisonment (58 AD) When? “Theopholis” = “God-Lover” To?

4. Mary, the Teenager God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a village in Galilee, to a virgin named Mary. She was engaged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of King David. Luke 1:26-27

5. Mary, the Teenager Gabriel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you!” Confused and disturbed, Mary tried to think what the angel could mean. “Don’t be afraid, Mary,” the angel told her, “for you have found favor with God! You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be very great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his ancestor David. And he will reign over Israel forever; his Kingdom will never end!” Luke 1:28-33 Nevertheless, that time of darkness and despair will not go on forever…there will be a time in the future when Galilee of the Gentiles, which lies along the road that runs between the Jordan and the sea, will be filled with glory… Isaiah 9:1 For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Is. 9:6) His government and its peace will never end. He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David for all eternity. The passionate commitment of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies will make this happen! Isaiah 9:7

6. Mary, the Teenager Mary asked the angel, “But how can this happen? I am a virgin.” The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the baby to be born will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God.” Luke 1:34-35 What’s more, your relative Elizabeth has become pregnant in her old age! People used to say she was barren, but she’s now in her sixth month. For nothing is impossible with God.” Luke 1:36-37

7. Mary, the Teenager

14. What Does It Mean to Me? 1.Will you trust Jesus for your salvation? They were even more astonished and said to Him, "Then who can be saved?" Looking at them, Jesus said, "With people it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God." Mark 10:26-27 They were even more astonished and said to Him, "Then who can be saved?" Looking at them, Jesus said, "With people it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God." Mark 10:26-27

15. What Does It Mean to Me? 1.Will you trust Jesus for your salvation? 2.Will you be like Demas? for Demas, having loved this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica 2 Timothy 4:10

16. What Does It Mean to Me? 1.Will you trust Jesus for your salvation? 2.Will you be like Demas? 3.Will you be like Mary and Luke? Luke, the beloved physician, sends you his greetings… Col. 4:14

17. What Does It Mean to Me? “We are all being transformed into the glory of the image of Christ” 2 Cor. 3