12-20-15 Waiting for Action
Luke 1:26-38,46-55 1. Foundational Pattern (vv. 26-38, 46) = God Acts, We Respond- -Reverse the Pattern- Prosperity Gospel -Eliminate the First Part- Moralism/Being Good -Eliminate the Second Part- Dead Faith 2. Subversive Pattern (vv. 47-55) = Through the Humble, For the Needy- -Mary was Afflicted/Needy - She represented all of Israel in this way -God had Promised Salvation and Blessings for His People -Jesus’ Coming meant His Followers would Subvert the Values of the World by Showing Mercy and Love to those in Need Response- -Have I responded to God by trusting in His gift of Life and Salvation through Jesus and worshiping Him completely? -How is God working through me and those around me as we humble ourselves and allow Him to use us to minister to those in need? -How will Emmaus respond to meet the needs of vulnerable children and families in need of healing and the hope of the Gospel?