Dec 5, 2021 | by Pastor JC Cooper | series: So This is Christmas
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Luke 1:26-38 – The Divine Announcement is the Angel Gabriel’s Divine Announcement to Mary that reveals the heart of what we celebrate each Christmas! Do you ever find yourself knowing the meaning of Christmas, but struggling to celebrate Jesus in such a busy season? The angel’s words remind us that the virgin birth of Jesus gifted us a holy and human savior who will reign as King forever! God fulfilled His rescue plan through the birth of Christ and we are meant to remember the incredible gift of redemption in this holiday season. Luke 1:26-38 – The Divine Announcement is the first message of our Christmas series titled: “So This is Christmas. “ Join us as we dive into this series over the next few weeks.
The Divine Announcement: Shows Us That The Old Testament Points Us to Jesus
The Virgin Birth Announces the Fulfillment of God’s Rescue Plan
In the book of Genesis it says: “Then the LORD God said to the serpent, “Because you have done this, you are cursed more than all animals, domestic and wild. You will crawl on your belly, groveling in the dust as long as you live. And I will cause hostility between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her Offspring. He will strike your head, and you will strike His heel.”
The Virgin Birth Announces A Holy & Human Savior
The prophet Isaiah wrote: “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.”
The Virgin Birth Announces The King who will Reign Forever
In the book of 2 Samuel it is written: “When your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will set up your seed after you, who will come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build a house for My name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.”
The Divine Announcement: Demonstrates God often Provides Evidence of His Power to Grow our Faith
