Message of 4 in series "Mothers of Advent" from Luke 1:26-56

Application:

1. God uses ordinary people

2.Ordinary people must submit to him

3.Faith grows by exercising faith

4. God is always faithful to his promises

Message 3 of 4 in series "Mothers of Advent": Matthew 1:5 includes Ruth in the genealogy of Christ. This message surveys the stories of Naomi, Ruth and Boaz from the book of Ruth.

Message 2 of 4 in series "Mothers of Advent": Matthew 1:5 includes Rahab in the genealogy of Christ. This message surveys the story of Rehab from Joshua 2 & 6 and New Testament passages of James 2:25 and Hebrews 11:31.

Surprising Ally - Rehab as God’s Provision

Surprising Faith - Rahab’s Profession

Surprising Oath - Rahab’s Passover

Surprising Outcome - Mercy and Grace

Takeaways:

Trust His Promises

Trust His Provision

Marvel at His Grace

Message 1 of 4 in series "Mothers of Advent": Matthew 1:3 includes Tamar in the genealogy of Christ. This message surveys the story of Tamar and Judah from Genesis 38-49.

Long lay the heart in sin > the turning point > a redeemed heart > a true and better Judah to come