Luke 1:26-33

Luke 1:26-33

1. We should notice the lowly and unassuming manner in which the Savior of mankind came among us.
2. We should notice the high privilege of the Virgin Mary.
3. We should notice the glorious account of our Lord Jesus Christ, which the angel gives to Mary.

"It would have been condescension to come on earth as a king and reign. It was a miracle of mercy passing our comprehension to come on earth as a poor man, to be despised, and suffer, and die."

"There is a relationship to Christ within reach of us all--a relationship far nearer than that of flesh and blood--a relationship which belongs to all who repent and believe."

"Now is the time for carrying the cross, and for fellowship with Christ's sufferings. The day draws near when Christ shall take His great power and reign; and when all who have served Him faithfully shall exchange a cross for a crown."

Questions:

1. When is the last time we considered the utter and complete humiliation of the Lord Jesus Christ coming to the earth? Do we see the mercy of God in that even though He was rich, He became poor for our sakes?

2. For as honored as Mary was to be shown favor and bear the Savior in her womb, does it strike us that we can have a relationship closer than that of Mary, namely that all believers who do the will of God are part of the forever family of God?

3. O brothers and sisters, we are told that we are being transformed from one degree of glory to another as we behold the glory of the Lord. Do we dwell often upon the glorious truths like we have read here about who Jesus is? Sometimes the application of a passage is not a ‘go and do this or that’ but simply: ‘Behold, your God!’