Luke 1:41-44, 46-47, 57-58, 69, & 76-77
41 At the sound of Mary’s greeting, Elizabeth’s child leaped within her, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42 Elizabeth gave a glad cry and exclaimed to Mary, “God has blessed you above all women, and your child is blessed. 43 Why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord should visit me? 44 When I heard your greeting, the baby in my womb jumped for joy…
46 Mary responded, “Oh, how my soul praises the Lord. 47 How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!…
57 When it was time for Elizabeth’s baby to be born, she gave birth to a son. 58 And when her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had been very merciful to her, everyone rejoiced with her.,
69 He has sent us a mighty Savior from the royal line of his servant David,…
76 “And you, my little son, will be called the prophet of the Most High, because you will prepare the way for the Lord. 77 You will tell his people how to find salvation through forgiveness of their sins.
1. Joy Begins in the Presence of Jesus (vs 41-44)
41 At the sound of Mary’s greeting, Elizabeth’s child leaped within her, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42 Elizabeth gave a glad cry and exclaimed to Mary, “God has blessed you above all women, and your child is blessed. 43 Why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord should visit me? 44 When I heard your greeting, the baby in my womb jumped for joy…
Psalm 73:28 NLT
28 But as for me, how good it is to be near God! I have made the Sovereign Lord my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do.
John 16:22 NLT
22 So you have sorrow now, but I will see you again; then you will rejoice, and no one can rob you of that joy.
3. Joy Spreads and Strengthens God’s People (vs 57-58)
57 When it was time for Elizabeth’s baby to be born, she gave birth to a son. 58 And when her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had been very merciful to her, everyone rejoiced with her.
Habakkuk 3:17-18 NLT
17 Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines;
even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, 18 yet I will rejoice in the Lord! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation!
4. Joy Points to the Savior and His Mission (vs 69, 76-77)
69 He has sent us a mighty Savior from the royal line of his servant David,…
76 “And you, my little son, will be called the prophet of the Most High, because you will prepare the way for the Lord. 77 You will tell his people how to find salvation through forgiveness of their sins.
John 15:11 NLT
11 I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!
46 Mary responded, “Oh, how my soul praises the Lord. 47 How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!…
57 When it was time for Elizabeth’s baby to be born, she gave birth to a son. 58 And when her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had been very merciful to her, everyone rejoiced with her.,
69 He has sent us a mighty Savior from the royal line of his servant David,…
76 “And you, my little son, will be called the prophet of the Most High, because you will prepare the way for the Lord. 77 You will tell his people how to find salvation through forgiveness of their sins.
1. Joy Begins in the Presence of Jesus (vs 41-44)
41 At the sound of Mary’s greeting, Elizabeth’s child leaped within her, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42 Elizabeth gave a glad cry and exclaimed to Mary, “God has blessed you above all women, and your child is blessed. 43 Why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord should visit me? 44 When I heard your greeting, the baby in my womb jumped for joy…
Psalm 73:28 NLT
28 But as for me, how good it is to be near God! I have made the Sovereign Lord my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do.
John 16:22 NLT
22 So you have sorrow now, but I will see you again; then you will rejoice, and no one can rob you of that joy.
3. Joy Spreads and Strengthens God’s People (vs 57-58)
57 When it was time for Elizabeth’s baby to be born, she gave birth to a son. 58 And when her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had been very merciful to her, everyone rejoiced with her.
Habakkuk 3:17-18 NLT
17 Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines;
even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, 18 yet I will rejoice in the Lord! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation!
4. Joy Points to the Savior and His Mission (vs 69, 76-77)
69 He has sent us a mighty Savior from the royal line of his servant David,…
76 “And you, my little son, will be called the prophet of the Most High, because you will prepare the way for the Lord. 77 You will tell his people how to find salvation through forgiveness of their sins.
John 15:11 NLT
11 I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!