First Sermon Flashcards
Title of First Sermon
The Arrival of an Angel
Four points and Scriptures
I. The Herald of Salvation (Luke 1:5-25)
II. The Lord is my Salvation (Luke 1:26-38)
III. The Scope of Salvation (Luke 1:39-56)
IV. A New Day of Salvation (Luke 1:57-80)
Luke 1:5-7
Herod’s background. He was commissioned by Roman Senate 40BC, began ruling 37BC, died 4BC. Zechariah and Elizabeth had no children.
Three Scriptures where it showed barrenness but still blessed.
Genesis 18: Sarah
Judges 13: Manoah’s Wife
1 Samuel 1: Hannah
Luke 1:8-10
18k priests were there and Zechariah was chosen. Only two priests a day were chosen to burn incense.
Luke 1:11-17
Angel of God went to Zechariah. Our prayers are answered by angels. Angel tells him to name the baby John the Baptist.
Malachi 4:5-6
400 years later before the Word came.
Luke 1:18-20
Unbelief produces silence. When you don’t believe in absolute truth, you remain silent.
Luke 1:21-25
We are so blessed to be in the Kingdom. The test is Malachi.
Point 2: The Lord is my Salvation
Luke 1:26-38
Luke 1:26-29
Mary is highly favored
Luke 1:30-38
All about Mary:
- excellent
- 13-14 y.o
- orphan
- relative to Elizabeth
- married to Joseph
Jesus means ____
God is salvation
John means _______
The Lord is gracious.
Betrothed means ____________
Engaged. You already belong to your husband. Marriage takes place for another year. They live together.