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Grow As Christ

Luke: The Person and Mission of Jesus / Luke 2:39-52; Philippians 2:5-8; John 1:1; John 1:14; 1 John 1:1; Luke 1:30; Acts 2:46-47 

Jesus wasn't born with infinite knowledge of God, just Luke you and I, he had to grow into the person God wanted him to be. 

Witnesses For The Messiah

Luke: The Person and Mission of Jesus / Luke 2:36-38; Acts 2:17;Acts 21:9; Judges 4:4; 2 Kings 22:14; Exodus 15:20; 1 Corinthians 11:5 

God went through great lengths to show the world that Jesus was his son including many reliable witnesses. Anna, the prophetess is one of those witnesses. God spoke through her to share the message that the Messiah was here to all who visited the temple. 

Born Again: What does it mean for life and for death?

Easter / Easter; Regeneration: Salvation / John 3:1-9; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Titus 3:4-7; Romans 5:18-19; Romans 10:9; Romans 8:14-17; John 3:16; Luke 15:11-24

Easter is the celebration of all that Jesus accomplished on our behalf .  He has made it possible for our relationship with God to be restored.

Broadening Our Understanding Of Jesus

Luke: The Person and Mission of Jesus / Luke 2:25-35; 1 Corinthians 1:23; Isiah 8:14; Revelation 6:9-11; Psalm 145:9

Just like Mary and Joseph, most of us only know a small portion of who Jesus is what He came to do. Jesus came to reveal where our hearts have placed their trust and to give us a new perspective on what it means to know God.

The Person and Mission of Jesus

Jesus’s Birth Announcement Was Cooler ThanYours

Luke: The Person and Mission of Jesus / Luke 2:8-20; Zechariah 9:9; Isaiah 9:6; Luke 14:16-23 

When a royal birth takes place, you would expect pomp from the nobility. God does the opposite and invites the outcast. We will see this same action throughout Jesus life and ministry. This should speak volumes to his people about who we should honor. 

Preparing The Way For Jesus

God’s Plans Revealed

Luke: The Person and Mission of Jesus / Praise; Gospel; Salvation / Luke 1:67-80; Joel 2:28; Micah 7:20; Psalm 105;8-9; Genesis 22:16-17; 1 Samuel 2:1; Ezekiel 29:21 

In response to God's work in his life, Zechariah proclaims the fulfillment of God's covenant promise to His people. He speaks to John's mission in preparing the way for Jesus. Our call is similar in that we are to proclaim God's work in our lives and introducing others to the person of Jesus. 

Preparing the way for Jesus

Luke: The Person and Mission of Jesus / Disciples; John the Baptist; Joy; Celebration / Luke 1:57-66; Matthew 28:19-20; Luke 1:14; Genesis 17:1-8; Luke 1:16-17

God gave Zechariah and Elizabeth specific details and instructions about their son.  John was to prepare the way for Jesus. Our ability to hear and obey God also prepares the way for Jesus. Because they listened, their community was in awe of God's work. Our communities will also experience God through our obedience.

Experiencing the Holy Spirit

Luke: The Person and Mission of Jesus / Luke 1:39-45 Corinthians 4:1-10; Luke 1:36; Luke 1:15 

 

Obedience to God's commands always lead to God exclusive activity. Mary and Elizabeth experienced the blessing of God's presence as they obeyed God.