“Prophetic, Angelic Pregnancy Announcement” | Luke 1:26-33 Bible Study (In-Person)

November 29, 2023 @DannyScottonJr Bible Studies, Lessons, Preaching 0

Introduction

Pregnant mothers often tell others that they’re expecting a little angel. But in Luke 1, an angel unexpectedly tells a soon-to-be-pregnant mother what to expect.

During the “Annunciation”,1 the angel Gabriel proclaims a prophetic, angelic, pregnancy announcement.

The heavenly messenger gives Mary a message of majesty: King, Savior: Coming Soon!

This is the gender reveal of Jesus the Redeemer.

And Mary’s not merely having a little prince – but the prophesied Prince of Peace… the promised Messiah from the line of David who will reign forever.

The Son of the Most High, the Son of God, the divine Son of Man: Jesus will come into the world humbly and human as a son of Mary.

That’s an amazing announcement! But, nowadays, too many people don’t realize the importance of this proclamation. Too many people don’t celebrate Christ during Christmas (Christ mass).

This time of year, too many people throw birthday parties without acknowledging the One who was born. Too many people don’t understand that Jesus is the reason for the season.

What about you? Gabriel announces that Mary will soon have a baby on board. Are you on board with the Baby?

Will we believe the angel’s announcement or will we doubt his declaration?

Context

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Commentary

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Crossword Puzzle (✞-word)

Crossword Puzzle Answers

  • Zechariah In the Temple in Jerusalem, the angel Gabriel appears to this priest, the father of John the Baptist, and announces that his wife, Elizabeth, will soon conceive – despite being advanced in age (Lk 1:5-17, 36). Because he does not respond faithfully, (Lk 1:18) he is punished (Lk 1:19-22).
  • Elizabeth A relative of Mary (Lk 1:36), this woman, who was the wife of Zechariah, gives birth to John the Baptist, even though she was advanced in age and previously unable to conceive (cf. Lk 1:7, 23-25, 36)
  • Nazareth This despised small town in Galilee (Lk 1:26, Jn 1:45-46; cf. Jn 7:41) becomes the birthplace of the greatest King of the cosmos.
  • John ___ the Baptist, who’s name means “The LORD [YHWH] is gracious”, was conceived six months before the Lord Jesus (Lk 1:26, 36) and prepares His way (Lk 1:17).
  • Gabriel This angel, who also appears to Daniel at the time of the evening sacrifice in the Old Testament (Dn 9:20f.; cf. Lk 1:10), announces the forthcoming births of John the Baptist and Jesus the Christ (Lk 1:5-17; 26-38).
  • Mary Though likely a young teenage girl with little social status, she responds faithfully to Gabriel’s prophetic, angelic pregnancy announcement (Lk 1:26-38) – unlike Zechariah, an older male priest (Lk 1:5-7, 18-22).
  • Greeting Gabriel gives Mary a _____ (Lk 1:28, 29); he does not say “Hail, Mary”!
  • Joseph This betrothed husband of Mary was a descendant of King David (Lk 1:27).
  • With As in the case of Moses (Ex 3:10-21), Jeremiah (Jer 1:6-8), Gideon (Judg 6:12) and more, the angel Gabriel proclaims that the Lord is ___ Mary – indicating power, provision, and protection.
  • Favored God ___ Mary (Lk 1:28, 30; cf. Gen 6:8; Judg 6:17, etc.). She is the recipient (not a dispenser) of God’s grace (unmerited favor).
  • Jesus The angel tells Mary that her son is to be called ___ (Lk 1:31), which means “The LORD [YHWH] saves”. For He will save His people from their sins (Mt 1:21).
  • Most High (Two words) Gabriel says that Jesus will be called the Son of the ___ ___ (cf. Ps 91:1; also see Lk 3:21-22, 9:35).
  • David Fulfilling previous prophecy (Lk 1:32; cf. 2 Sam 7:11b-16; Jer 23:5-6, 33:15-16; Eze 34:22-24, 37:24-25; Is 9:6, 7), Jesus will reign on the throne of His forefather, King ____.
  • Everlasting The Kingdom of Christ the King – the Son of Man (Dn 7:13-14; Mk 14:60-62) – will be ___. It will never end (Lk 1:33; Rev 11:15, etc.).

Conclusion

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Sources

  1. Trites, 42; Green, 82
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