December 18, 2024

Peace on Earth - Fear Not, God Can Do Miracles, Part 1

29 minutes

Fear is a powerful emotion that often eclipses our hope and joy. In this program, Chip explains how we can experience God’s peace that transcends our circumstances by studying the angel Gabriel’s conversation with a Hebrew teenage girl. Hear how Mary’s faith—despite her doubts, fears, and anxieties—set her up to be used supernaturally by God.

Main Points

What Immediately Comes to Mind When You Hear the Word Christmas?

The Enemy’s Tactic = “Reframe Reality”

Paul’s Dire Warning --2 Timothy 3:2

A fresh look at a familiar story --Galatians 4:4, Genesis 3:15, Isaiah 61

The greatest miracle in human history --Luke 1:26-29

Summary = An unlikely plan, with an unlikely person, from a despised place.

A supernatural birth foretold --Luke 1:30-33

Mary’s response to God’s Word for her --Luke 1:34-38

Observations from the text:

Nothing is impossible with God. --Luke 1:37

Christmas is about power, miracles, supernatural intervention. --Luke 1:39-45

Observations from the text:

The Message = A virgin birth. --Isaiah 7:14

The Commands = Fear not, name him Jesus.

The Baby’s Identity = Messiah --Isaiah 9:6-7

Gabriel’s Explanation = Miracles can happen! --Luke 1:37

Question: What is the most impossible situation in my life right now?

Mary’s Response = A model to follow:

Perplexed – Is God speaking to me? --Luke 1: 29

Confused – How can this be? [Not “if” it can be.] --Luke 1: 34

Surrendered – Be it done according to your Word. --Luke 1: 38

Obeys immediately – Trust and verify with fellow believer. --Luke 1: 39-45

Rejoices in the Lord and in her spiritual legacy. --Luke 1: 46-56

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