Cedar Hills Community Church

Meeting Jesus: The Testimony of Mary the Mother of Jesus

July 17, 2022 Gary Sager
Cedar Hills Community Church
Meeting Jesus: The Testimony of Mary the Mother of Jesus
Show Notes

MEETING JESUS: The Testimony of Mary, Mother of Jesus
 Gary Sager

THEME - Mary will forever stand out as unique, a rare woman among women, who was highly favored and blessed.  

TEXT - Luke 1: 26-56

OUTLINE

A.  Introduction - We are introduced to a very special and unique person—a person who was both impacted by and impactful to Jesus. (Luke 1:26-27)

B. Why Mary?

·         Because we need to take a Biblical look at the Real Mary.

·         Because God chose her.

·         Because she said “Yes.”

·         Because she’s Jesus’ mom.

·         Because the Bible calls her “Favored” and “Blessed.”

·         Because she is a powerful example of Faith, Surrender, Humility Courage, and Persistence.

C. Mary in Scripture

·         Annunciation and Magnificent – Luke 1:26-56

·         Jesus’ Birth Shepherds and Angels – Luke 2:19

·         Dedication in the Temple (a sword will pierce your soul) Luke 2:33

·         Twelve-year-old Jesus in the Temple (In my Father’s House) Luke 2: 49-51

·         Wedding at Cana (Not my hour/Do what he tells you)- John 2: 1-12 Key 3-5

·         Redefinition of Family (These are my Mother, Brothers and Sisters) Mark 3:21&31-35

·         Jesus’ Mother and Disciple John at Foot of the Cross (Behold your Son/Mother) John 19:25-27 (Jesus is welcoming/verifying them both as His Family.)

·         Mary in the Upper Room (United in Prayer/Awaiting the Holy Spirit) Acts 1: 12-14

D. The Song of Mary

·         The Magnificat

·         A Look at Mary’s Heart (Luke 1:46-55)

E. Lessons from Mary

·         Obedience and Submission to God

·         Knowledge of God’s Word

·         Humility

·         Persistence in Faith

ASK YOURSELF/NEXT STEPS

1.    What are your pre-conceived notions of Jesus?

2.    Are you willing to change them if He calls you to do so?

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