Vayahiy Devotionals & Commentaries

I. CHRIST, THE EIGHTH DAY, Luke 2-21----1. Circumcised According to God-s Command-- a. Founded in Abraham, Gen 17-12-- b. Facilitated through Moses, Lev 12-3-- c. Fulfilled in Christ, Luke 2-21----2. Called According to God-s Grace----II. CHRIST, THE EVERLASTING COVENANT, Galatians 4-4-7----1. Requirement Satisfied in Christ, v4--2. Redemption Secured by Christ, v5--3. Relationship Set Forth through Christ, v6--4. Reward Significant with Christ, v7----III. CHRIST, THE ETERNAL LORD----1. By Gospel Grace--2. Through Gospel Faith--3. For God-s Ultimate Glory

I. SON OF GOD IN SWADDLING CLOTHS----1. Born in a Manger, vv1-7--2. Broadcasted by an Angel, vv8-14--3. Beheld by Shepherds, vv15-20----II. SHEPHERDS GO TO SEE THE CHRIST----1. Five Precious Truths of Gospel Conversion-- a. inclined to act upon the word heard, v15-- b. inevitable witness of God-s fulfilled word, v16-- c. incredible experience confessed, vv17-18-- d. important treasure nurtured by church, v19-- e. inspired converts sent forth in joy, v20----III. SURE APPLICATION FOR CHRISTIAN BELIEVERS----1. The Gospel Message Instills Fearful Reverence--2. The Gospel Message Humbles the Hearer--3. The Gospel Message Produces Heavenly Joy

I. PROVIDENCE OF ALMIGHTY GOD----1. Bethlehem Bound, vv1-4--2. Betrothed to Mary, v5--3. Born in a Manger, vv6-7----II. PROCLAMATION OF THE ANGEL OF THE LORD----1. Five Precious Truths of Gospel Grace-- a. gospel grace shines to unsuspecting shepherds, v8-- b. glory of grace cause men to fear, v9-- c. gift of the gospel brings great joy, v10-- d. God Word cannot be broken, v11-- e. great sign given for response, v12----III. POWERFUL APPLICATION FOR GOD-S PEOPLE----1. The Gospel Comes by God-s Providence--2. The Gospel Comes with All Spiritual Power from Heaven--3. The Gospel Comes in All Humility upon Earth

v22a - Isa 53-8- John 11-49-52----v22b - Heb 5-7- Psa 6-9- John 11-41-42----v23a - Matt 22-35-48- Rom 8-7----v23b - Phil 1-6----v23c - Rev 18-6-7----v24 - John 5-19- Eph 6-10-12

I. MARY RETURNS TO NAZARETH----1. Mary Arose to Visit Her Cousin, vv39-55--2. Mary Remains for 3 Months, v56a--3. Mary Returns to Nazareth, v56b- Matt 1-18----II. MARRIAGE OF JOSEPH AND MARY----1. Five Precious Truths of Gospel Grace-- a. Joseph, a just - caring man, v19-- b. Joseph, a descendent of David, v20-- c. Jesus will be the child-s name, vv21-23-- d. Joseph, an obedient child of God, v24-- e. Joseph, a holy - honorable man, v25----III. MIGHTY APPLICATIONS UNTO GOSPEL GLORY----1. The Gospel is Precious, though Misunderstood by the Ungodly--2. The Gospel is Pure, though Ministered to by Sinful Men--3. The Gospel is Preparation for the Messiah-s Return

-Jesus said,- -You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life- and it is they that bear witness about me,- -John 5-39-----v8 - Psa 22-1- Heb 7-24-25----v9 - Gen 3-19- -Phil 4-4- Acts 1-8----vv10, 11 - Heb 12-2----v12 - Jon 2-9

I. Ascribe to the LORD glory...----vv1-2, Man's flesh is so corrupt he must be commanded to ascribe glory to God.----II. As the Voice of the LORD is the gospel truth...----Jesus said, -Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice- -Jn 18-37-.----vv3-4, Christ's voice is the roar of many waters -Rev 1-5-, as the gospel goes forth and rises in proclamation among the nations.----vv5-6 Christ's voice is the gospel truth which humbles men, who are like trees walking around -Judg 9- Mk 8-22-26-.----vv7-8 Christ's voice is gospel truth which flashes forth like a sanctifying flame of fire for the redeemed -Mt 3-11-- - the same fire of the Holy Spirit brings judgment upon the heads of sinners who reject the gospel.----v9, Christ's voice is gospel truth which brings forth life unto God's glory.----III. And because Jesus Christ is ascended - seated, full of majesty-----v10a, Jesus Christ is the Righteous Judge--v10b, Jesus Christ is the Eternal King----v11a, We are more than conquerors -Rom 8-37---v11b, Being justified by faith, we have peace with God through Jesus Christ our Lord -Rom 5-1-

I. MARY RESPONDS TO THE TRUTH----1. A Spiritual Encounter, vv26-38--2. A Simple Engagement, vv39-45--3. A Supernatural Expression, vv46-56----II. MARY REJOICES IN THE LORD----1. Seven Magnificent Truths Expressed in Mary-s Praise, vv46-55-- a. rise in the soul, v46-- b. rejoicing over God-s salvation, v47-- c. recognition of God-s mercy, v48-- d. reverence for God-s power, v49-- e. reflection upon God-s kingdom, v50-- f. respect for God-s grace and justice, vv51-53-- g. remembrance of God-s prophetic word, vv54-55----III. MEANINGFUL REFLECTIONS FROM THE GOSPEL----1. The Gospel is Spiritually Engaging -Heard---2. The Gospel is a Simply Effecting -Heeded---3. The Gospel is Supernaturally Expressive -Heralded-----IV. MAGNIFIED GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST----And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. Heb 11-6----For whatever does not proceed from faith is sin. Rom 14-23----... -Sirs, what must I do to be saved-- And they said, -Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.- Acts 16-30-31----Believe and trust in Jesus Christ by these truths concerning Him-----1. Look at JESUS CHRIST-S INCARNATION-- a. Eternal God - Perfect Man----2. Look at JESUS CHRIST-S CRUCIFIXION-- a. Excellency in Sacrifice----3. Look at JESUS CHRIST-S RESURRECTION-- a. Effectual Proof----4. Look at JESUS CHRIST-S ASCENSION-- a. Everlasting Reign----5. Look at JESUS CHRIST-S CONSUMMATION-- a. Explicit Return

I. GABRIEL SENT OF GOD----1. The Role of Angels in Christ-s Incarnation-- a. angel Gabriel announces Christ-s forerunner, vv8-20-- b. angel Gabriel announces Christ-s birth, vv26-38-- c. angels attend the start of Christ-s ministry, Mt 4-11-- d. an angel attend Christ-s crucifixion, Lk 22-43-- e. angels at the service of Christ for the asking, Mt 26-53-- f. angels proclaim Christ-s resurrection, Lk 24-4-7- Jn 20-11-12-- g. angels proclaim Christ-s return, Acts 1-10-11-- h. angel attends the gospel to gentiles, Acts 10-3-8----II. GREETINGS TO A GALILEAN GIRL, vv26-38----1. Startled by the Gospel Message, vv26-29--2. Splendor of the Gospel Message, vv30-33--3. Supernatural Work of the Gospel Miracle, vv34-37--4. Submission to the Gospel Majesty, v38----III. GLEANINGS WITH A GOSPEL APPLICATION----1. Elements of the Gospel Message--2. Excellent Wonder of the Gospel Miracle--3. Eternal Blessing of the Gospel Ministry

I. A REFORMATION ANNIVERSARY MESSAGE -2--1. The Five-Hundredth Anniversary -October 31, 1517---2. The Five Solas -solae quinque--- a. Grace Alone -sola gratia--- b. Faith Alone -sola fide--- c. Christ Alone -solus Christus--- d. Scripture Alone -sola scriptura--- e. Glory to God Alone -soli Deo gloria---3. The Forgotten Moto- -Always Reforming- -semper reformanda-----II. CHRIST ALONE -solus Christus---1. Supremacy--2. Singularity--3. Sufficiency----III. SCRIPTURE ALONE -sola scriptura----1. Availability--2. Authority--3. Application