God Remembered His Promise (December 11, 2022)
Dennis R Wiles
FBC Arlington
December 11, 2022
Third Sunday of Advent
2022 Re- . . .
ADVENT 2022 Re-Member
November 27 – December 31, 2022
God Remembered His Promise
Luke 1:46-55
Theme for Advent 2022: RE-MEMBER
The Hebrew word, zakar – “to remember” is used over 200 times in the Hebrew Old Testament. It can have the idea of appropriate actions included with the act of remembering.
METANARRATIVE
God’s promise of redemption culminates in the miracle of the Incarnation! The focus of this story is Jesus!
THE HUMAN STAGE
Mary and Joseph must decide to respond to God’s invitation with faith and obedience.
THE ANNUNCIATION
· The focus is on Jesus!
· Jesus is the Son of David, the Holy One, the Eternal King, Son of the Most High, Son of God!
· The Holy Spirit!
THE MAGNIFICAT
· Glory to God!
· The Kingdom of God is characterized by sovereign reversals.
· God remembers and fulfills His promises!
· Jesus is the Redeemer!