“Mary: The Woman of Obedience” Matthew 1:1-17, Luke 1:26-55

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Date: December 24, 2020 Author: Wayne J. Edwards. Pastor

Of all the extraordinary women in Scripture, the one that stands out above all others as the most blessed of God, is Mary, the mother of Jesus. Most historians speculate Mary was no more than 14-years old at the time of Jesus’ birth which would make her about 13-years old when, out of all the women in the world, God sovereignly chose her to be the instrument through which He would, at last, bring the Messiah into the world. In Luke 1:48, even modest Mary said all generations would regard her as a woman profoundly blessed by God, not because she believed she was any better than any other woman, but because she was called by God and given such a wonderful privilege. Please join with us Thursday evening at 5:30 PM for our Christmas Eve Service . We will close out our sermon series on the Five Women in the Lineage of Jesus with a brief look at Mary: The Woman of Obedience. We encourage you to use our new INTERACTIVE WEBSITE: www.theheritagechurch.org The stream will start at 5:15 PM – the service will start at 5:30 PM Videos of the “sermon only” are also available on that same site Thank you for forwarding these sermon study guides to those you think might be interested. We have attached the order of service for those who are watching us live so you can prepare to read along with us, and sing along with us, as we worship the Lord in Spirit and in truth. Wayne J. and Linda J. Edwards PO Box 766 Perry, GA 31069 706-599-3966 wnledwards@gmail.com

Of all the extraordinary women in Scripture, the one that stands out above all others as the most blessed of God, is Mary, the mother of Jesus. Most historians speculate Mary was no more than 14-years old at the time of Jesus’ birth which would make her about 13-years old when, out of all the women in the world, God sovereignly chose her to be the instrument through which He would, at last, bring the Messiah into the world.

In Luke 1:48, even modest Mary said all generations would regard her as a woman profoundly blessed by God, not because she believed she was any better than any other woman, but because she was called by God and given such a wonderful privilege.

Please join with us Thursday evening at 5:30 PM for our Christmas Eve Service . We will close out our sermon series on the Five Women in the Lineage of Jesus with a brief look at Mary: The Woman of Obedience.

We encourage you to use our new INTERACTIVE WEBSITE:

Thank you for forwarding these sermon study guides to those you think might be interested. We have attached the order of service for those who are watching us live so you can prepare to read along with us, and sing along with us, as we worship the Lord in Spirit and in truth.

Wayne J. and Linda J. Edwards PO Box 766 Perry, GA 31069 706-599-3966 wnledwards@gmail.com

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Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus included the names of 42-men whom God chose to carry the seed-line of the Savior from Abraham, the father of the Jews, to Joseph, who became the husband of Mary, by whom Jesus was born, who is called the Messiah.

The fifth woman listed in Matthew’s genealogy is Mary, the woman of obedience, whose actions revealed to us that no task is too great for God’s grace.

1. Removing the Myths about Mary – Luke 1:26-30 – “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.”

The Greek word “favored” means “to be graced” or accepted by God for His purpose; to receive God’s unearned blessing.

2. Reviving the Miracle Involving Mary – Luke 1:31-35 – “Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus.”

The prophecy of Isaiah 7:14 was fulfilled in the immaculate conception of Jesus in Mary’s womb.

3. Remembering the Message Given to Mary – Luke 1:39-45 – “Blessed is the fruit of your womb, and how has it happened to me, that the mother of my Lord would come to me?”

In Hebrews 10:5-7, the writer said, “ Sacrifice and offering You have not desired, but a body You have prepared for Me.”

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