Ep. 19 - God’s Remembered His Promise
Download MP3This week, Luke and Dr. Wiles discuss Luke 1-46:55. Mary was chosen by God to be the mother of our Lord. Here in this beautiful song, she expressed her understanding that God had not forgotten His promises to Israel!
The Hebrew word, zakar – “to remember” is used over 200 times in the Hebrew Old Testament. It can have the idea of appropriate actions included with the act of remembering.
SERMON TITLE SLIDE God Remembered His Promise
Text: Luke 1:46-55
METANARRATIVE
God’s promise of redemption culminates in the miracle of the Incarnation! The focus of this story is Jesus!
THE HUMAN STAGE
Mary and Joseph must decide to respond to God’s invitation with faith and obedience.
THE ANNUNCIATION
· The focus is on Jesus!
· Jesus is the Son of David, the Holy One, the Eternal King, Son of the Most High, Son of God!
· The Holy Spirit!
THE MAGNIFICAT
· Glory to God!
· The Kingdom of God is characterized by sovereign reversals.
· God remembers and fulfills His promises!
· Jesus is the Redeemer!