Luke 1:26-38

• Luke is setting an Old Testament theme in chapter one

• Gabriel is a long-awaited messenger

• No word from God will ever fail!

• Mary is the Lord’s Servant

Big Idea: Grace changes the focus from ourselves to Jesus

God’s Gift is not given on our own merit 

Ephesians 2:8

Understanding the cost of grace should move us to worship 

Luke 1:46-55

God’s Grace invites us to participate in what He is already doing

John 2:1-5

Response

• Receive His Grace

• Worship 

Luke 2:19 "But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart."

• Participate in what He is doing 

Keep Your Eyes on Jesus Devotional:

Looking for a scripture reading plan for the year, or hoping to add a devotional to your routine? We will be going through the Upside Down Kingdom series as an exploration of our theme for the year! If you’d like to join us, visit evergreenpnw.com/teaching to get started.

DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY

► Passage: Ephesians 2:1-9

► Connection questions:

1. What are you thankful for?

2. What is a challenge you are facing?

3. How did you do with last week’s “I will” statement?

► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words

► Individual answers to five questions:

1. What stands out to you?

2. What does this passage tell us about people?

3. What does this passage tell us about God?

4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)

5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)