‘See the stage set for the birth of the Saviour’ (2) (Luke 1:26-56)

It’s possible to either over emphasise or under estimate the role that Mary had in being the birth mother of Jesus, but in Luke 1:26-56, it seems that the matter is plain. God’s choice of Mary was the right one – not because she in herself was without sin – but because she was willing to serve Him in this difficult and costly task. It’s all there in the account that Luke recorded fo Theophilus, and for all who read it these many years later!

Message

Outline

• The next instalment
• Another pregnancy
• Elizabeth – unexpected, Mary – impossible
• See how Luke tells us of…

God’s choice of Mary (v.26-27, 34)

God’s grace to Mary (v.28-38)

Mary’s song to God (v.39-56)

Humility
Salvation
Praise