The Announcement of Jesus

The Announcement of JesusLuke 1:26-35

Jesus ChristEmbodiment and fulfillment of Gods plan of redemption, Hebrews 1:1-4Preeminent over all, Colossians 1:13-20

- J E S U S -Promised by God, anticipated by prophets, announced by angels, worshiped by wise men, adorned by multitudes, hated by the hateful, killed by a mob... the Savior of mankind2

Gabriels Predictions to MaryHe will be great, Luke 1:32He will be called the Son of the Highest, Luke 1:32 (cf. 1:76)He will be given the throne of His father David, Luke 1:32He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, Luke 1:33His kingdom will never end, Luke 1:333

Marys Son Would Be Great, 1:32Superiority, cf. Acts 8:9-10Prominent, cf. Acts 5:36Great Savior, Luke 1:31 (Matt. 1:21)Jesus was not great by the worlds estimation, Isaiah 53:3God does not measure things by the worlds standards, 1 Cor. 1:26-314

Marys Son Gods Son, 1:32-33Son of the Highest, Luke 1:32 (76); Isaiah 7:14; 9:6His nature and equality with God, 1:35He is one with Yahweh, John 10:30Announced as divine, Isa. 7:14; Jno. 1:34 Prophecies fulfilled in JesusGod has given us His Son, Isaiah 9:6Promises fulfilled, Acts 13:32-34; Psalm 2:75

Marys Son Would Be A SovereignDavids descendant would sit on Davids throne when He reigns, Luke 1:32-33 (2 Sam. 7:13, 16; Psa. 89:3-4, 28-29, 35-37)Jesus reigns today, Mark 9:1; Acts 1:8; 2:32-36Jesus is on Davids throne today, Acts 2:30-31Ruler in Israel, Micah 5:2; Matt. 2:6; Jno. 18:37 (Psalm 2:6)Head over Gods house (church), Eph. 1:20-236

Marys Son Would Be A SovereignReigns over the house of Jacob forever, Luke 1:33; 1 Cor. 15:24-26As long as Jesus is High Priest, He is also King, Zechariah 6:12-13Jesus is High Priest now, Hebrews 8:1Jesus is also King now (cf. Melchizedek), Psalm 110:1-47

Marys Son Would Be A SovereignSuperior, age-enduring kingdom, Luke 1:33No end: Perpetual, powerful, Dan. 2:44The church is assailed but not defeated, Matthew 16:18Kingdom citizenship still available8

What does this have to do with us?Jesus is the only one with the power to save us, Luke 1:31 (Matt. 1:21); John 1:29; Acts 4:12Jesus deserves our respect and obedience, Psalm 2:10-12; Heb. 5:9Jesus will judge us on the last day, Acts 17:30-31; 2 Cor. 5:109

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