In Luke 1:26-33 Gabriel announces to Mary that she will conceive and bring forth a Son We must understand God s covenant with David in order to fully appreciate his announcement Davidic Covenant (2 Samuel 7:1-16) KEY VERSE: 2 Samuel 7:16 (NKJV) 16 And your house and your kingdom shall be established forever before you. Your throne shall be established forever.
Isaiah 9:6 7 (NKJV) 6 For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, To order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
Luke 1:26-33 Gabriel s announcement to Mary KEY VERSES: Luke 1:31 33 (NKJV) 31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name JESUS. 32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. 33 And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end.
Matthew 27:11 (NKJV) 11 Now Jesus stood before the governor. And the governor asked Him, saying, Are You the King of the Jews? Jesus said to him, It is as you say. Matthew 27:36 37 (NKJV) 36 Sitting down, they kept watch over Him there. 37 And they put up over His head the accusation written against Him: THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Matthew 27:41 43 (NKJV) 41 Likewise the chief priests also, mocking with the scribes and elders, said, 42 He saved others; Himself He cannot save. If He is the King of Israel, let Him now come down from the cross, and we will believe Him. 43 He trusted in God; let Him deliver Him now if He will have Him; for He said, I am the Son of God. John 1:11 (NKJV) 11 He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. Luke 23:34 (NKJV) 34 Then Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.
What question do you think was on the disciple s mind after His death and resurrection? Acts 1:6 (NKJV) 6 Therefore, when they had come together, they asked Him, saying, Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel? Acts 1:7 (NKJV) 7 And He said to them, It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority. Acts 1:8 (NKJV) 8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.
When will the prediction Gabriel made to Mary in Luke 1:31-33 be fulfilled? ANSWER: WHEN HE COMES AGAIN! Matthew 24 Tribulation & Second Coming Matthew 25 The Coming Kingdom Matthew 25:31 32 (NKJV) 31 When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before Him, Revelation 19:11-21 Second Coming of Christ! Revelation 20:1-6 1,000 Year Reign of Christ!
Order Of Events In Bible Prophecy 2 The Judgment Seat Of Christ Christ s First Coming Christ s Resurrection & Ascension 1 Rapture Of The Church Mideast Peace Treaty Signed Pentecost The Church Age Pentecost To The Rapture 3 4 Abomination of Desolation Christ s Second Coming 3 ½ Years 3 ½ Years Israel Restored 7 Year Tribulation Daniel s 70 th Week Armageddon 5 The Millennium Christ s Reign 1,000 Years 6 Great White Throne Judgment Of Unsaved Dead & Satan 7 New Heaven & New Earth Lake Of Fire
Two wonderful promises announced at the birth of Christ: Luke 1:32 33 (NKJV) 32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. 33 And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end. Luke 2:10 11 (NKJV) 10 Then the angel said to them, Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. 11 For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
THIS CHRISTMAS Let US receive Him as KING and SAVIOR!
JOY TO THE WORLD Verse 1 Joy to the world! the Lord is come; Let earth receive her King. Let ev ry heart prepare Him room, And heav n and nature sing, And heav n and nature sing, And heav n and heav n and nature sing.
JOY TO THE WORLD Verse 4 He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness, And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, and wonders of His love.