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.
Differences between Zechariah and Mary
Zechariah doubted. Mary wondered how.
Scripture that denies Mary’s perpetual virginity
Matthew 1:24-25
Mary’s response to the angel:
I am the Lord’s servant.
Point 3: The Scope of Salvation
Luke 1:39-56
Luke 1:39-45
Mary met with Elizabeth. She did not go home, implying she was an orphan. Baby leaped for joy. This is how Mary found out she was pregnant.
Luke 1:45-46
Magnificat - The Song of Praise
Point 4: A New Day of Salvation
Luke 1:57-80
Luke 1:57-66
The birth of John. John means the Lord is gracious.
Luke 1:67-80
John’s song of praise.
