A Son is Given - Week 2
Description
Mary’s Song!
Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 7:14 (NIV) 14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.
1. Mary got a visit!
a. Mary found Favor with God—
Luke 1:28 (NLT) 28 Gabriel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you!” b. God was with Mary—
Luke 1:28 (NLT) 28 Gabriel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you!”
Joshua 1:9 (NLT) 9 This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Isaiah 7:14 (NIV) 14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.
c. Mary was Chosen by God—
Luke 1:30 (NLT) 30 “Don’t be afraid, Mary,” the angel told her, “for you have found favor with God!
d. God gave Mary a special task—
Luke 1:31 (NLT) 31 You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus.
Mary found ______ with God, she was ________!
2. Mary got the details!
Luke 1:32-35 (NLT) 32 He will be very great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his ancestor David. 33 And he will reign over Israel forever; his Kingdom will never end! 34 Mary asked the angel, “But how can this happen? I am a virgin.” 35 The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the baby to be born will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God.
Mary received full ___________ of how the birth of Christ will take place!
3. Mary responded with praise!
Psalm 86:12 (NIV) 12 With all my heart I will praise you, O Lord my God. I will give glory to your name forever,
Luke 1:46-53 (NLT) 46 Mary responded, “Oh, how my soul praises the Lord. 47 How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! 48 For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and from now on all generations will call me blessed. 49 For the Mighty One is holy, and he has done great things for me. 50 He shows mercy from generation to generation to all who fear him. 51 His mighty arm has done tremendous things! He has scattered the proud and haughty ones. 52 He has brought down princes from their thrones and exalted the humble. 53 He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away with empty hands.
He has filled the hungry—
He sent the rich away—
Luke 1:54-55 (NLT) 54 He has helped his servant Israel and remembered to be merciful. 55 For he made this promise to our ancestors, to Abraham and his children forever.”
Mary confirmed God’s ______ and _______ with total _________.




