The Incarnation Viewed from the Earth

Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline – 12/8/24

“The Incarnation: The View from the Earth”  – Luke 1:46-55

Mary, Zechariah, the shepherds, & Simeon

WHAT DO THEY HAVE IN COMMON?

                THEY STRUGGLE

                THEY WAIT

                THEY HOPE

WHAT ARE THEY WAITING FOR?

MARY - Waiting to know that God sees her struggle.                           - Luke 1:46-55

 

ZECHARIAH - Waiting for salvation to come for his people             - Luke 1:67-79

 

SHEPHERDS - Waiting to be favored - Luke 2:14

 

SIMEON - Waiting for salvation for all  - Luke 2:29-32

 

THE WAIT IS OVER!

God sees our struggles

God has brought salvation for all who “struggle with God”

God favors the oppressed

God has provided salvation for all people

Christ Himself is our Peace – Ephesians 2:14-18