“Our Purpose in Christmas” Luke 1:26-38. I. God’s Plan

“Our Purpose in Christmas”Luke 1:26-38

“Our Purpose in Christmas”Luke 1:26-38

I. God’s Plan

“Our Purpose in Christmas”Luke 1:26-38

I. God’s PlanPsalm 37:39

The salvation of the righteous comes from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble.

“Our Purpose in Christmas”Luke 1:26-38

I. God’s PlanIsaiah 25:9

In that day they will say, “Surely this is our God; we trusted in Him, and He saved us. This is the LORD, we trusted in Him; let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation.”

“Our Purpose in Christmas”Luke 1:26-38

I. God’s PlanI Timothy 4:9-10

9) This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance 10) (and for this we labour and strive), that we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, and especially of those who believe.

“Our Purpose in Christmas”Luke 1:26-38

I. God’s PlanI Thessalonians 5:9

For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.

“Our Purpose in Christmas”Luke 1:26-38

I. God’s PlanActs 2:21

And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

“Our Purpose in Christmas”Luke 1:26-38

I. God’s PlanII Peter 3:9

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

“Our Purpose in Christmas”Luke 1:26-38

II. Mary’s Purpose

“Our Purpose in Christmas”Luke 1:26-38

II. Mary’s PurposeJohn 1:46

“Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip.

“Our Purpose in Christmas”Luke 1:26-38

II. Mary’s PurposeLuke 1:42

In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear!

“Our Purpose in Christmas”Luke 1:26-38

III. Joseph’s Purpose

“Our Purpose in Christmas”Luke 1:26-38

III. Joseph’s PurposeMatthew 1:24-25

24) When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife.25) But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.

“Our Purpose in Christmas”Luke 1:26-38

IV. Our Purpose

“Our Purpose in Christmas”Luke 1:26-38

IV. Our PurposeEphesians 1:11-14 (ref. only)

“Our Purpose in Christmas”Luke 1:26-38

IV. Our PurposeMicah 6:8

He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and towalk humbly with your God.

“Our Purpose in Christmas”Luke 1:26-38

IV. Our PurposeMatthew 1:24

When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him andtook Mary home as his wife.

“Our Purpose in Christmas”Luke 1:26-38

IV. Our PurposeLuke 1:38

“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” Then the angel left her.

“Our Purpose in Christmas”Luke 1:26-38

IV. Our PurposeJob 42:2

“I know that you can do all things; no plan of yours can be thwarted.

Living Out God’s Purpose

Three Ways to know

Living Out God’s Purpose

Three Ways to know

1. Who is in charge?

Living Out God’s Purpose

Three Ways to know

1. Who is in charge?2. Are you fulfilling your ministry?

Living Out God’s Purpose

Three Ways to know

1. Who is in charge?2. Are you fulfilling your ministry?3. Are you living like Jesus?