Luke 1:26-38

The Predicament of Mary

A. Mary was called by God vs. 28

B. Mary was confused by the greeting vs 29

The Person of Jesus

A. Jesus is the Savior vs. 31

B. Jesus in the Son of God 32, 35

C. Jesus is the Sovereign King

The Power of God Vs. 34-37

I Corinthians 2:1-5

1. Being determined to live for the Gospel vs. 1-2
2. Be realizing weakness vs. 3
3. By relying on God's power vs. 4-5

Matthew 1:18-25

1. Jesus is Sinless
2. Jesus is Savior
3. Jesus is Sovereign

Exodus 4

1. Don't make yourself feel inadequate
2. Get your "but" out of the way
3. 3. Give in, give in, and finally, GIVE IN!

Luke 17:5-10

Three Lessons:

1. The word "thank" was used by Jesus first as our example. He thanked God for many things. Matt. 11:25
2. Thanks is not worth any merit or weight unless it is done by the act of being thankful! Luke 17:16-17
3. We are to come before Him with thanksgiving no matter what life may have brought our direction. PS 100:4

I Corinthians 1:10-17

II Peter 3:10-18

The day of the Lord demands Preparation

A. The Day of the Lord is Definite vs 10

B. The Day of the Lord is Described vs 10

C. The Day of the Lord will be Devastating

The day of the Lord Delivers Motivation

A. Motivation to Live vs 11

B. Motivation to Look vs 12

C. Motivation to Learn vs 16

Mark 12:28-34

II Peter 3:8-9

The Delay of the Lord

• God's Perspective Vs. 8 (God is not bound by time...He is eternal)
• God's Promise Vs. 9
• God's Patience Vs. 9. (long-suffering)
• God's Plan Vs. 9. (...all come to repentance)

II Peter 1:8-11

1. These things prove to be consequential

• Possessing these things make you fruitful
• Not possessing these things makes you forgetful vs. 9

2. These things provide confirmation vs 10