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Jesus came to turn our world order, our expectations of greatness, upside-down.

Key Points:

  • The beginning of Luke’s gospel.
  • Messianic expectations.
  • The birth fo Jesus.

Quote This:

Luke 1:30-31 “Don’t be afraid, Mary,” the angel told her, “for you have found favor with God! You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus.

See Also: Bible Study, Jesus, New Testament, Theology

Talk About It
  1. What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
  2. When you think of a “miracle,” what comes to mind? Have you ever seen something you would call “miraculous?” Explain.
  3. Luke said he did his homework before writing the gospel account. Why is it important that the gospel writers are credible?
  4. The Jews expected a certain kind of Messiah, but they got someone very different. Not all of them were happy about this. What are some of your expectations about God that weren’t realized?
  5. Read Luke 1:30-31. Why did God do things “ backward?” What is he saying to us?
  6. Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
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