Heaven’s Birth Announcements
Intro
I. THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROPHECY -
Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23 - ____________________
Micah 5:2; Matthew 2:6 - _______________________
Hosea 11:1; Matthew 2:15 - ______________________
Jeremiah 31:15; Matthew. 2:18 - _____________________
II. THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE ANGELS -
- Gabriel
1) to Zacharias about birth of John (Luke 1:11-20).
2) to Mary (Luke 1:26-38)
- An angel of the Lord-
-appeared to Joseph in a dream - call His name _________ for He will save His people from their sins.? (Matthew 1:21).
- appeared to Joseph in a dream - go to Egypt (Matthew 2:13).
- warned Magi in a dream not to return to Herod (Matthew 2:12).
- told Joseph in Egypt that Herod was dead (Matthew 2:19).
- angel before shepherds - good news of a great joy (Luke 2:8-14).
III. THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT -
- He overshadowed Mary (Matthew 1:18-20).
- Filled Elizabeth to prophecy a blessing on Mary (Luke 1:39-45).
- Caused baby John to leap in the womb for joy, Luke 1:41, 44.
- Moved Mary to give the Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55).
- Zacharias filled with HS - Sunrise from on high (Luke 1:67).
- Godly Simeon - a Light of revelation to the Gentiles, (Luke 1:25-32).
- Anna the 84 year old prophetess - blessed God (Luke 2:38).
- THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE STAR -
- THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF MORTALS -
Shepherds (Luke 2:16-20).
Magi (Matthew. 2:11-12).
Herod (Matthew 2:1-18).
Conclusion