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He Will be Great in the Sight of the Lord

Text: Luke 1
8 November 2015

FOCUS ON THE PERSON OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

1. The focus on the Lord Jesus Christ is correct

2. This focus brings forth a deeper appreciation of the celebration of Christmas

THE MINISTRY OF ANGELS

1. Angels are of a higher order

2. They are spirit-beings

3. They stand in the Presence of God

4. They are the Lord’s servants

5. Glimpses of some of their ministries

a) As messengers of the Lord
b) As protectors

6. The authority of angels

THE MESSAGE OF THE ANGEL GABRIEL

1. To Mary   Luke 1:28-30

a) Highly favoured
b) Blessed
c) Found favour with God

2. Concerning Baby Jesus   Luke 1:31-33

a) The virgin Mary will bear a Son
b) His name will be called Jesus
c) He will be great
d) He will be called The Son of the Highest
e) H will be given the throne of David
f) He will have a kingdom that will last forever!

CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS WITH GREAT JOY

1. Because we have come to faith in the Lord Jesus

2. Because we have entered into His kingdom

3. Because we are truly greatly blessed by God in Christ!