“The Son of the Most High” Luke 1:26-38

Introduction:  Everybody wants a hero to save them but rarely does anybody want to serve their hero in return, at least not for long.

I.        Salutations, Fear and Comfort

A.     (v28) “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you.”

1.      Filled with God’s grace

2.      Chosen by God to bear his son

B.     Mary was greatly troubled at the saying

1.      How would you respond if an angel came to you?

2.      How would/do you respond to this kind of compliment?

C.     (v30) Gabriel comforts Mary with familiar words: “Do not be afraid.”

II.       Son, Savior and King

A.     (v31) “You will bear a son and you shall call his name Jesus [Yahweh saves]”

1.      (v32) “He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High.”

2.      Isaiah 9:6, “To us a son is given.  He will be called Wonderful, counselor, almighty God…”

B.     (v35) “The child to be born will be called holy.”

1.      The once and for ever sacrifice mentioned in Hebrews 10

2.      Isaiah 9:4, “You have shattered the yoke that burdens them.”

C.     (v32) God will give him the throne of his father David.

1.      Isaiah 9:7, “He will establish his kingdom and uphold it with justice and righteousness.”

2.      (v37) “The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.”  What God initiates, he finishes.

Conclusion:   (v38) Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord.”

Serving the hero: King Jesus is nothing like our earthly kings.  He is called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.  Jesus is a king we must serve!  In Advent we should not only think about the birth of Jesus our Savior but the return of Jesus our King!