ELF – Part 2: Everlasting Faith
Luke 1:26-38
Series Memory Verse: “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.” Isaiah 9:6 (p.523)
(Mary) “‘I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.’ And then the angel left her.” Luke 1:38(p.780)
Greek – χάρις charis; grace, unmerited favor of God. Charis is the root word of eucharisteo or Eucharist. (signifies the act of receiving God’s grace.)
Jesus’ Birth, Before and After:
“And I will cause hostility between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring. He will strike your head, and you will strike his heel.” Genesis 3:15(p.5)
“But women will be saved through childbearing, assuming they continue to live in faith, love, holiness, and modesty.” 1 Timothy 2:15 (p.911)
- I Am A Favored Child Of God.
“So we praise God for the glorious grace he has poured out on us who belong to his dear Son.” Ephesians 1:6(p.895)
- Don’t limit God’s choices.
“You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus.” Luke 1:31 (p.779)
(Jesus) “…with God everything is possible.” Matthew 19:26 (p.750)
- Wait for God’s timing.
“Mary asked the angel, ‘But how can this happen? I am a virgin.’” Luke 1:34 (p.779)
(Jesus) “I’m not going to this festival, because my time has not yet come.” John 7:8 (p.815)
- Willingly submit to God’s Word.
“’I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.’” Luke 1:38 (p.780)
(Jesus) “…I want your will be done, not mine.” Matthew 26:39 (p.758)
My Next Step This Week: __ I will daily pray the words Mary prayed: “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.” Luke 1:38