The Gift of Joy – Advent Week Three

The Gift of Joy – Advent Week Three

Read Luke 1:1-4

Points to know:

1. There are other accounts of the life of Jesus 

2. These accounts come from eyewitnesses 

3. Luke was not an eyewitness but a faithful researcher.

4. Luke wrote in order to bring clarity for a specific community of faith

Theophilus means, “Friend of God.”

Read Luke 1:26-30

See the situation Mary was facing. 

Read Luke 1:31-33

Mary was given a significant calling. 

Read Luke 1:34-37

Mary asked a biological question but the angel gave a miraculous answer. 

Read Luke 1:38

In the face of real hardship and trial, Mary answered the Lord with faith. 

Read Luke 1:46-49

See Mary’s joy in the face of trial. 

Joy = Service

Next Week: On December 22 we will close our Advent messages by listening to the ways in which the Lord brings us peace in this life. Invite a friend who needs to know God’s peace this Christmas.