Meeting Jesus: The Testimony of Mary the Mother of Jesus

MEETING JESUS: The Testimony of Mary, Mother of Jesus
Gary Sager

THEME - Mary will forever stand out as unique, a rare woman among women, who was highly favored and blessed.

TEXT - Luke 1:26-56

OUTLINE
A. Introduction - We are introduced to a very special and unique person—a person who was both impacted by and impactful to Jesus. (Luke 1:26-27)

B. Why Mary?
• Because we need to take a Biblical look at the Real Mary.
• Because God chose her.
• Because she said “Yes.”
• Because she’s Jesus’ mom.
• Because the Bible calls her “Favored” and “Blessed.”
• Because she is a powerful example of Faith, Surrender, Humility Courage, and Persistence.

C. Mary in Scripture
• Annunciation and Magnificat – Luke 1:26-56
• Jesus’ Birth Shepherds and Angels – Luke 2:19
• Dedication in the Temple (a sword will pierce your soul) Luke 2:33
• Twelve-year-old Jesus in the Temple (In my Father’s House) Luke 2: 49-51
• Wedding at Cana (Not my hour/Do what he tells you)- John 2: 1-12 Key 3-5
• Redefinition of Family (These are my Mother, Brothers and Sisters) Mark 3:21&31-35
• Jesus’ Mother and Disciple John at Foot of the Cross (Behold your Son/Mother) John 19:25-27 (Jesus is welcoming/verifying them both as His Family.)
• Mary in the Upper Room (United in Prayer/Awaiting the Holy Spirit) Acts 1: 12-14

D. The Song of Mary
• The Magnificat
• A Look at Mary’s Heart (Luke 1:46-55)

E. Lessons from Mary
• Obedience and Submission to God
• Knowledge of God’s Word
• Humility
• Persistence in Faith

ASK YOURSELF/NEXT STEPS
1. What are your pre-conceived notions of Jesus?
2. Are you willing to change them if He calls you to do so?