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
