Advent: Joy
December 14, 2025 Preacher: Howard Daniel Series: Advent 2025
Scripture: Luke 1:26–38, Luke 1:45–55
Challenges to Mary's Joy
Luke 1:26-38
- A fear to overcome (Luke 1:26-30)
- A promise hard to believe (Luke 1:31-37)
- A confused fiancé to convince (Luke 1:27, Matt 1:18-19)
Choices that Increased Mary's Joy
Luke 1:45-55
- She chose to see herself as the Lord's servant (Luke 1:38a)
- She chose to respond with total submission (Luke 1:38b)
- She chose to believe the Lord (Luke 1:45)
- She chose to rejoice in God despite significant challenges (Luke 1:46-55, 1 Pet 1:8-9)
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