Scott Palmer - WHY MARY? The Characters of Christmas-Part 2

WHY MARY?

The Characters of Christmas-Part 2

Dec 8, 2024

Luke 1:26-55

 

GOD USES PEOPLE …

1.   Who _____________to do His will.

“And Mary said: My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, because He has looked with favor on the humble condition of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed,” Luke 1:46-48 

                           Key: I must desire ____________ for my life

“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you.” Matthew 6:33 (CSB)

 

 2.   Who are willing to ___________________.

“Mary said, ‘I am the Lord’s servant, and I am willing to do whatever he wants. May everything you said come true.’ And then the angel disappeared.”

Luke 1:38 (LB) 

                             Key: God’s plan and purpose for my life includes __________________.

“Anyone who wants to be My follower must love Me far more than he does his own father, mother, wife, children, brothers, or sisters—yes, more than his own life—otherwise he cannot be My disciple. And no one can be My disciple who does not carry his own cross and follow Me.” Luke 14:26-27 (LB)

 3.   Who dare to trust _____________________.

“He replied, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.”  Luke 18:27 (CSB)

 “Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill what He has spoken to her!” Luke 1:45 (CSB)