12 11 mary’s submission lk 1 30 final

MARY’S

SUBMISSION

SSMCSUNGAI WAY-SUBANGMETHODISTC H U R C H

Luke 1:30

REV DR NG SWEE MING

11 DEC 2016

Question:What comes to mind when we hear the word CHRISTMAS ?

3-part Advent Series

a) Questioning God Lk 1:13

b) Joseph’s Dilemma Matt 1:20

c) Mary’s Submission Lk 1:38

MARY’S SUBMISSION

Lk 1:26-38

Mary’s Submission Lk 1:26-38i. A SIMPLE GIRLHometown – Nazaretha small obscure townNo mention in the OTNo mention by JosephusPop then – est. 200 to

15,000Nathanael’s remark in

John 1:46…Gentile countryCurrent name : n-Nazira,

Mary’s Submission Lk 1:26-38

i. A SIMPLE GIRLPeople – Nazarenes Know who they are by the way they treated Jesus … Hometown boy made good … Lk 4:16-22 Yet Lk 4:28-30 ??? Not once but twice …

Matt 13:54-57 “Familarity breeds contempt” …

Matt 14:58 Matt 4:13 - Changed his base …


i. A SIMPLE GIRLYoung innocent girl in an

obscure village …About 12-15 yrs old…Looking forward to her

marriage …BUT well grounded in

Jewish law & history …Waiting for the ‘Messiah’


i. A SIMPLE GIRL Living in an obscure period of time…Under Roman occupation400 years of ‘GOD SILENCE’ …No prophecy …No angelic visitation … ‘Ritualistic’ worship …


i. A SIMPLE GIRLBUT a VERY RICH HERITAGEMatthew 1:1-16 Genealogy passage

Joseph’s lineage from AbrahamLk 3:23-37 Genealogy passage

generally taken to show Mary’s lineage…also from Davidic family line…


ii. A SURPRISING VISIT Lk 1:26-37The Annunciation – ‘Proclamation’ Angelic visitation … Totally unexpected … 1st ever encounter …


ii. A SURPRISING VISIT Lk 1:26-37The Annunciation – ‘Proclamation’

Very, Very Surprising and Frightening messageLegally & Culturally…Socially …No precedence…What will Joseph say !!!

Zechariah’s situation& Mary’s


iii. A STEADFAST HEART


Lk 1:26-37 - Gabriel’s

proclamation…



iii. A STEADFAST HEARTLk 2:8-20 – the Shepherds

esp v19 …


iii. A STEADFAST HEARTLk 2:25-35 – Simeon

v 33-35 …


Lk 2:41- 51 - aged 12 temple incident…

v 51


iii. A STEADFAST HEARTMark 3:20-21

Mary was there !!Mark 3:31-34

v33 Q: "Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?”

v35



iii. A STEADFAST HEART John 19:25-27

at the feet of the cross…Q: What was Mary thinking ?

Last duty …


iv. A SUBMISSIVE SPIRITLk 1:38‘Lord’s servant’

Gk : ‘doulos’ …“I am your slave …”

Reveals Mary’s…Relationship with God…Character …Faith & Trust in God…


iv. A SUBMISSIVE SPIRIT Visited Elizabeth … Then told Joseph … Census & 80-90 miles trip … Gave birth in a ‘stable’ … Stayed on in Bethlehem … ?? 1-2yrs Wise men visit … provided … Flee to Egypt …

Trusted & Obeyed God


i. A SIMPLE GIRL

ii. A SURPRISING VISIT


iv. A SUBMISSIVE SPIRIT


That is the Mary from the BibleTracing her from …Youthful purity as an innocent

young girl … to receiving all the prophecies

about her son … to Motherhood ….

What is it like to have a perfect son ?

to seeing her son being crucified…

Q: What is MARIOLOGY ?A: It’s the theological

study of Mary - the mother of Jesus.

4 Misconceptions About Mary

1. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION the belief that Mary

was protected fromoriginal sin, that Mary did not have a sin nature and was, in fact, sinless.

Response : Ecc 7:20 & Rom 3:23


2. PERPETUAL VIRGINITY of MaryMary was always a virgin before, during,

and after giving birth to Jesus.

Response : Matt 1:25

Matt 12:46

Matt 13:55-56


3. ASSUMPTION of Mary The Assumption of Mary teaches that Mary,

when she died, was taken up (assumed) body and soul into heavenly glory.

Reasons : No biblical record…No mention of Mary after Acts 1Elevating her to the level of Jesus


4. Mary is a CO-REDEMPTRIX / MEDIATRIXi. Mary participates in redemption with Jesus Christ; ii. Grace is granted by Jesus only through the

intercession of Mary; iii. All prayers from the faithful must

flow through Mary, who brings them to the attention of her Son.

Response: 1 Tim 2:5 & Col 1:27


Closing: Lk 1:46-55

The MAGNIFICAT> The song that Mary sang when meeting Elizabeth• Knowledge of the Old Testament

** 22 lines from OT

The Magnificat (Lk 1:46-55) OT References

v46-47: "My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,

1 Sam 2:1; Hab 3:18;

v48: for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed,

1 Sam 1:11

v49: for the Mighty One has done great things for me — holy is his name.

Gen 30:13;

v50: His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.

Ps 103:17

The Magnificat (Lk 1:46-55) OT Referencesv51: He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.

Ps 89:10

v52: He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble.

Ps 107:41; 1 Sam 2:4;

v53: He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty.

Ps 107:9; 1 Sam 2:5

v54: He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful

Is 41:8-9 Ps 98:3

v55: to Abraham and his descendants forever, even as he said to our fathers."

Gen 22:16-18; Lev 26:42;


Closing: Lk 1:46-55The MAGNIFICAT• Knowledge of the Old Testament

22 lines from OTGod’s Name …God’s Attributes …God’s Workings …

• Humbly accepting God’s gift…

MARY’S SUBMISSION Lk 1:26-38Lessons that Mary can teach all of us…

a) Firm Foundation on God’s Word…

b) Youthful Purity & Maturity …

c) Trust & Faith God …

d) Submission to God’s Will & Purpose in our Life…

It’s OK to ask God questionsJust check your heart & motiveRemember :

God is BIGGER than your doubtsWe must know our GodKnowing BeingBeing / Faith ObedienceObedience has a “price”Firm Foundation in God & the WordSubmission = ObedienceFaith --- Trust --- Experience Advent Series

Question:This Christmas, as you celebrate His Birthday, what present are you bringing for Him ?

Spiritual

12 11 mary’s submission lk 1 30 final