“O Favored One” Luke 1:26-38

Intro: Would you like an angelic meeting?

I. Greetings, O Favored OneA. There are worse greetingsB. How does a person get to be “favored”?

C. Did she have reason to be troubled?

II. “You will conceive and bear a son”

A. How will this be?

1. Not by normal sexual relations

2. Her maintained virginity allow Jesus to be without sinful nature

B. Why will this be?

1. God’s love for humanity2. Satan’s leverage over humanity3. The only way to keep what is written and save people

4. Fulfillment of the promise to David

C. How can I tell I am not having a break from reality?

III. “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord”

A. Not an easy road for herB. So much to gainC. Our benefit

D. Our responseWhat do you think was Mary’s emotional reaction after this encounter was over?

Would you want your “normal” life to be changed by a commission from God?