Introduction:

I. The surprising

Reveal Answer

of Mary (Luke 1:26-30)

“For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, so that no human being might boast in the presence of God.” —1 Cor. 1:26-29

II. The surpassing

Reveal Answer

of the child (Luke 1:31-33)

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.” —Isa. 9:6-7

III. The surprising

Reveal Answer

of Mary (Luke 1:34-38)

“Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you! … Do not be afraid,

, for you have found favor with God.” – Luke 1:28-29

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