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Luke 1:26-56; 2:1-21 | 21 December 2025

Hanna (I Samuel 1 & 2) and Mary (Luke 1) reflect that true joy is fueled by commitment and service to somthing that trancends the self

Friendships centered in God's promise and in an atmosphere of faith are so vital to helping us keep saying yes to God's plan for our lives. Especially when God's word seems challenging or even confusing, who can be an 'Elizabeth' for us, someone who is committed to honoring God and His word, and has seen Him move in their lives? We could almost always settle for someone who will be merely an "echo chamber," confirming what we'd like to hear, but finding an 'Elizabeth' who will celebrate God's word in our lives is a special gift! Then, when we get a chance to be that gift for someone else, we can enjoy the overflow of faith in them, too!

Luke 8:1-3 ESV 1 Soon afterward he went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with him, 2 and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, 3 and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's household manager, and Susanna, and many others, who provided for them out of their means. FAITHFUL WOMEN DISCIPLESAs Jesus travels, He continues to proclaim the good news that the kingdom of God is near, confirming His words by healing and expelling demons.The "kingdom of God," also called the "kingdom of heaven." God's kingdom includes any manifestation of His sovereignty, power, and authority over creation. When His kingdom is "near," His authority is especially noticeable. In this context, that means that people listen to and accept what Jesus says about God, Himself, repentance, and the right way of living in light of God's authority. Jesus also brings the kingdom when He rescues people from the fall. He overcomes pain, illness, and demonic activity. With Jesus' first coming, He inaugurated God's kingdom on earth; when He comes again, He will complete God's kingdom. Thus, this dispensation is called as the ‘now and not yet' period.Jesus is not a typical rabbi, and He attracts the most unlikely disciples. The group includes fishermen, a tax collector, a Zealot, and a traitor (see Luke 6:12–16). This is not a conventional list, that He trains and commissions to extend His message of good news (see Luke 9:1–6) and sacrifice for His name. (see Luke 9:23–27, 57–62). They were with Him to build the church. (Acts 1—2). He has mentioned that the women "had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities" (Luke 8:2), but aside from mentioning Mary Magdalene's former demonization, he does not specify which women Jesus healed from which infirmities. While Luke names three women specifically, he also notes that there were "many others."The next is Joanna. She is also mentioned with Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb and as one of several who told the Twelve that Jesus had risen (Luke 24:10). Her position in society is less clear. She is married to Chuza. Chuza's role as "household manager" –"steward" in NASB—is unclear. The Greek root word is from "permission" or "commission." So, Chuza had some authority over Herod Antipas's court. Scholars posit he was the steward over Herod's household.Even less is known about Susanna, and she is not mentioned, at least by name, outside of this verse. She is not related to the apocryphal book Susanna, since that was written about a woman in the time of Daniel. That Joanna is identified by her husband, whereas Mary and Susanna are not, suggests the latter two are either unmarried or their husbands are not well known in the church.They provided for them out of their means. "Provided" uses the same Greek root as "serve [tables]" in Acts 6:2 when the early church chose the first deacons. That doesn't mean the women are officially church deacons. Early manuscripts are divided as to whether the text says the women provide for Him or them. Matthew 27:55 and Mark 15:41 say the women minister to and follow Him. Whatever the language used, it appears Jesus and the disciples shared one money bag (John 12:6), so the funds went to all of them even if they were given in appreciation of just Jesus.The Gospels and Acts mention several faithful women. Luke has already noted Elizabeth (Luke 1:39–45), Mary (Luke 1:26–38), Anna (Luke 2:36–38), and the sinful woman (Luke 7:37–50).4 Soon, he will include the woman with an issue of blood (Luke 8:43–48), and, in Acts, many of these same women (Acts 1:14), Tabitha (Acts 9:36–42), Mark's mother Mary (Acts 12:12), Lydia (Acts 16:11–15), Priscilla (Acts 18:24–26), and Philip's daughters (Acts 21:8–9).Follow us on various media platforms: https://linktr.ee/gospellightfilipino

When Mary is approached by Gabriel, she is filled with concern, and one big question: "How?" But she was being pursued by grace and God had a plan for her personally - by name - that would shape the course of all of history. Despite her initial bewilderment, she offers herself freely as the Lord's servant; and we, too, have the opportunity to say yes to God's grace. One of the wisest prayers we can pray is to agree with Mary's words in Luke 1: "Be it unto me according to Your word."

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin MaryLuke 1:26-38Mary said, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord.May it be done to me according to your word."Then the angel departed from her.

In this message, Pastor Andrew encourages believers to move beyond the commercialized hustle of the season and prioritize the true purpose of Christmas: focusing on the person of Christ. He distinguishes that while the holiday may be cultural, the miracle is biblical, reminding listeners that this is a powerful season to receive the miracle they need. The essential focus is the "spirit in Christmas," emphasizing that the Holy Spirit initiated the miracle of Jesus's birth, causing the Holy One to be born and called the Son of God, as the power of the Highest overshadowed Mary (Luke 1:35). The Holy Spirit also reveals who Jesus truly is, moving the devout Simeon to recognize the child as the Lord's Christ and the salvation prepared for all people (Luke 2:25-30). Ultimately, the Spirit's work makes it possible for us to be reunited to God the Father and be transformed from slaves into sons and heirs of God through Christ (Galatians 4:6-7). This Christmas season, we are challenged to seek "more Christ" and ensure that our hearts reflect the light and glory of the Savior of the world.

2025.12.07 A Son of the Spirit and the Virgin Mary | Luke 1:26-46 | Rich Hansen by EP Church Annapolis

Midweek Advent Worship, December 3, 2025 This year's Advent Series: Bible Songs of Christmas. This week: The Song of MaryLesson One: 2 Samuel 22:26-33Lesson Two: Psalm 113Lesson Three: Micah 5:2-5Lesson Four and Sermon Text: Luke 1:39-56. The Song of MaryPastor Ryan Heiman

Main Idea: Mary does not qualify for God's grace; God's grace qualifies Mary for His glory.

Luke 1:26-37 – Matthew 1:18-25 Holy Night – Part One Again and again in the Old Testament, God promises a broken and pained world that he will send a Messiah — that is, a Deliverer — to start to renew and restore all things. Genesis 3:15 Isaiah 9:1-7 Micah 5:1-4 Because the coming of the Messiah was a long time coming, it was easy for God's people to start to think of it as an impossibility. Most scholars agree that by the time we enter the period of the New Testament, nearly 400 years had passed since the last messianic promise had been given by God — and the Messiah still hadn't come. Two messages that broke the 400-year silence — the angels' messages to Mary (Luke 1:26-37) and Joseph (Matthew 1:18-25) Luke 1:26-37 – Matthew 1:18-25 I. The coming of the Messiah, Jesus, was never to be thought of as an impossibility, because all things had already been proven possible for God. Today marks the beginning of Advent: (1) the word “advent” means “coming,”   (2) the season of Advent, which leads up to Christmas Day and includes four Sundays, is a time to reflect on the coming of Jesus to begin to renew and restore a broken and pained world,  (3) it’s also a time to look ahead to when Jesus will come again to finish the renewing and restorative work he started at Christmas. God has indeed promised the Messiah, Jesus, will come again:  Matthew 24 & 25  John 1 & 2  1 Thessalonians & 2 Thessalonians  Revelation Because the second coming of Jesus has been a long time coming, it's easy for us to start to think of it as an impossibility. As we consider what Joseph & Mary may have been thinking, we may also be experiencing doubt, distraction, or discouragement such as: “Maybe the powers of the world hold too much power for Jesus to topple them. Maybe the powers beyond this world hold too much power. Maybe we've sinned too much, and we're undeserving. Maybe too much is needed by way of miracles to pull this off.” II. The second coming of Jesus is never to be thought of as an impossibility, because all things have already been proven possible for God. This is a time leading up to Christmas Day to remember the coming of Jesus. It's a time to remember how his coming brought about a great turning point for the world. The world had been hounded by hopelessness, shame, great sadness, and the coldness of self-concern and self-preservation, and his coming caused a great turning toward hope, peace, joy, and love. Each of the four Sundays in Advent speak to these four themes, respectively: hope, peace, joy, and love. We're going to speak to each in the four Sundays of Advent, and we're going to do so by exploring the angelic messages that were passed along either in the days leading to the holy night of Jesus's birth or on the holy night itself. We've already covered the first angelic message this morning, haven't we? “Nothing is impossible with God.” Which, of course, gives us hope — a confident expectation that nothing is impossible for God, because nothing ever has been. Hope November 30 Peace December 7 Joy December 14 Love December 21 You're probably familiar with the practice of the lighting of the Advent candles — four candles arranged in a circle (for Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love), with another larger candle in the middle (often referred to as “the Christ candle”). The lighting of the Hope candle takes place on the first Sunday of Advent, the lighting of the Peace candle on the second Sunday — and so on. The lighting of the Christ candle often takes place on Christmas Eve, but traditions vary. (Some wait until Epiphany in January.) Your church might already take part in this practice, but if your church has yet to do so, this series might be the perfect time to introduce it into the life of the congregation. If you decide to take part in the practice, you could explain the tradition and then during the conclusion of the sermon, you could light the first candle — the candle for Hope.

Mary was the first to receive the news that Jesus would was coming. Being born of a virgin declared Jesus to be something of a

Memorial of The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin MaryLuke 1:26-38Mary said, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord.May it be done to me according to your word."Then the angel departed from her.

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin MaryLuke 1:39-56“Blessed are you among women,and blessed is the fruit of your womb.And how does this happen to me,that the mother of my Lord should come to me?For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears,the infant in my womb leaped for joy.Blessed are you who believedthat what was spoken to you by the Lordwould be fulfilled.”

Are you constantly busy, overwhelmed, and feeling distant from God—even though you're doing “all the right things”? In this episode, we dive into the powerful story of Martha and Mary (Luke 10:38–42) and what it means to truly slow down and sit at the feet of Jesus.

In this moving homily on the story of Martha and Mary (Luke 10:38–42), Fr. Michael shares insights from a recent retreat with his fellow brothers, led by the general superior of the Community of St John. With pastoral warmth and deep spiritual clarity, he explores the essence of contemplation — that still, silent gaze of love that renews the soul. Drawing on Scripture, Church history, and personal experience, Fr. Michael shows how returning to the “one thing necessary” not only strengthens us but renews the Church and heals relationships. A call to sit once more at the feet of Jesus.

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Birth of a King G'day and welcome to Partake! We are now on day 11 of our series "Glimpses", looking at the story of the Bible in 30 days, from the time of creation through to the time of the fullness of redemption! We looked together at the Covenants in the Old Testament as a set of stairs from Creation through to what we call the New Covenant. Now, we have started looking at the documents which record the life of Jesus Christ, who as Christians, claim to fulfil those Covenants we talked about. His birth is the most celebrated around the world and He transcends cultures, peoples and languages. Jesus Christ is the most unique person in all of recorded history. He is also the most divisive person to be found at any time and anywhere. Almost everyone has an opinion about him, even if that opinion is based on ignorance, silence or misinformation. Climbing the staircase! Like climbing a staircase, step by step, we looked at together through the Covenants and we caught glimpses of God sending a saviour or messiah for the world. We discovered that God was planning the time when He would step into history as this saviour person, who we believe to be the man, Jesus Christ. We looked at the Covenants that God made with people, which all looked forward to this saviour, messiah and king. These covenants were to Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses and David. This King was to be their hope - their saviour. Jesus' genealogy as recorded in the Gospels takes his physical line back to Abraham via David. Abraham as we saw was the father of Israel and David the King with a promise from God to have a king on the throne forever. Jesus grew into maturity as any young Jewish boy did. Life Events You can read about the events leading up to the birth of Jesus Christ in the following passages from the Bible: Matthew 1:1-17; Luke 1:26-38; Luke 2:1-18; John 1v1-18 Documented in history and affirmed by most secular and non-Christian sources. Here are the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ and his early childhood from the Gospel record: His Pre-existence - John 1:1-5 His Genealogy - Matthew 1:1-17, Luke 3:23-38 Angel Gabriel visits Mary - Luke 1:26-38 Angel appears to Joseph in a dream - Matthew 1:18-25 His Birth in Bethlehem - Matthew 1:25, Luke 2:1-7 Shepherds visit him at the manger - Luke 2:8-20 His circumcision and presentation in the Temple according to the Covenant Law of Moses - - Luke 2:21-38 Wise men present gifts in house - Matthew 2:1-12 Joseph's family including Jesus escape to Egypt with Jesus - Matthew 2:13-15 Herod's wrath on Bethlehem's children - Matthew 2:16-18 Herod dies in Spring of 4 BC - Matthew 2:19 Joseph's family including Jesus settles in Nazareth - Luke 2:39 Events in his childhood - Luke 2:40-52 Luke 2v1-7, 21-24. Please do make a note of the names of history recorded by Luke to date the birth of the man, Jesus: Now it happened in those days, that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled. This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to enroll themselves, everyone to his own city. Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David; to enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant. It happened, while they were there, that the day had come that she should give birth. She brought forth her firstborn son, and she wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn. When eight days were fulfilled for the circumcision of the child, his name was called Jesus, which was given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. When the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought him up to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord"), and to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, "A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons." Birth of Jesus Christ That Jesus was a human male is not really disputed. However, the birth of Jesus Christ is extraordinary at every level. He was born of a woman, which in itself tells us that at least in a prenatal state, he was nurtured and formed as any other male baby was and is. On the physical level, Jesus was born as any person is, but as regards his conception, He was conceived like no other person - conceived by the Holy Spirit (Luke 1v35). This was so that Jesus would not be given the sinful nature past that all humans have. Jesus was fully human and fully divine. Other documents, outside of the Bible from that time period also attest to Jesus and his existence. What's in a name? When Jesus was born, his name imbued the very reason he was born. His conception and birth were extraordinary at every level. So important is our understanding of the birth of Jesus that no fewer than 4 angels come to give us a full picture of the event. Do you think that his parents, Joseph & Mary ever gazed upon him, and thought "How misnamed he is!" They did not, because they knew the very purpose for which he was born. Did Jesus ever think of how misnamed he was? Certainly not! His name means one who saves, or a rescuer. The entirety of his birth, life and death were centred on this very role. His role was to save all those who would follow Him. Further up the staircase! As we look through the remainder of this series we will discover together how and why He was born to be this messiah, saviour and king we caught glimpses of in the Old Testament. We will see that Jesus confirms God's promises, that he reveals God as a Father and that he gave us an example of how to live life to the full. We shall also see how his life was the catalyst for a religious revolution. He was not merely a man who received some special power. He was not some strange creation that was half man and half God, with his human nature somehow absorbed into the divine. He was, as we shall see in this series, much more than those ideas! In our next study we will look at Jesus' Mission and Identity. Thank you! Right mouse click or tap here here to download as a MP3 audio file

The Importance of Choosing Christ Above All Else The message centers on the biblical story of Martha and Mary (Luke 10:38-42), emphasizing Jesus's statement that "one thing is needful." Mary chose to sit at Jesus' feet and listen to his words, while Martha was "encumbered about much serving." The core message is about prioritizing spiritual needs and making a conscious choice to put Christ first. Making a Conscious Choice for Christ It's a personal decision to prioritize Christ above all else. Examples of people making other choices: Men working on cars. Someone heading to the lake with a boat. Another mowing the yard. These examples illustrate how people choose what takes precedence in their lives. Abraham's test God asked Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, his only son, as a test of faith. This was a test of whether God was truly number one in Abraham's heart. Abraham demonstrated his willingness to put God first, and God provided a ram as a substitute sacrifice. Quote: "Either he's the greatest in your life or he's not. Either he's number one in your heart or something else holds that position." One thing is needful Jesus said, "one thing is needful," emphasizing the singular importance of spiritual devotion. This "one thing" is not a list of things but a singular focus on Christ. Family and other important aspects of life should not take precedence over Christ. Quote: "There is no one or nothing that can take or hold that spot." Joshua's declaration Joshua declared, "Choose you this day whom ye will serve... as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord" (Joshua 24:15). This highlights the need to make a firm decision to serve God. Christ is the "good part" that should be chosen above all else. The Consequences of Misplaced Priorities Friendship with the world Serving the world makes one an enemy of God. God is a "jealous God" who demands to be first in our lives. Quote: "I will have no other God before me." Idolatry Anything put before Christ becomes an idol that cannot deliver, save, or comfort. Putting other things first leads to a disconnect from God. Quote: "Anything you put in front of Christ has no ability. It is a God that can't deliver you. It can't save you. It can't comfort you." The Danger of Worldly Busyness Being too busy with worldly affairs can lead to missing what is truly important. Quote: "You're going to die one day and you're going to stand before God." There is only one way to salvation through Christ. Quote: "Either Christ is all and in all or He's nothing at all to you." Examples of Choosing God Jacob's wrestling match Jacob wrestled with God and refused to let go until he received a blessing. This symbolizes the struggle to make God the priority and the importance of holding on to faith. Jacob's transformation led him to declare, "I'm done with this life... I'm going to follow Jesus." Daniel's unwavering faith Daniel continued to pray to God despite a decree forbidding it, choosing God over the king. He was thrown into the lion's den, but God delivered him. Quote: "The God that you serve continually... he's able to deliver you." Daniel's example shows the importance of putting God first, even in the face of danger. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego's defiance They refused to bow down to a false god, even when threatened with a fiery furnace. They declared that God was able to deliver them, but even if He didn't, they would not compromise their faith. Quote: "The God we serve is able to deliver us from your fiery furnace. But if He don't... we will not bow." God protected them in the furnace, demonstrating His power and faithfulness. Seeking God's Goodness Elijah and Elisha Elisha refused to leave Elijah, demonstrating his commitment to following God. Elisha asked for a "double portion" of Elijah's s...

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Reading Luke 10:38-42 where Jesus meets a woman named Martha who welcomes Him into her home, but her sister Mary listens to Jesus teach while Martha does all the work. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

You are standing at the gates of a fortress. Your family, faith, and honor inside, and enemies are pounding to break through. That's St. Joseph, the Guardian of Virgins, standing firm to protect Mary, the holiest woman ever, and Jesus, our Savior. Today, we dive into what makes him a blueprint for manhood: raw strength in body, mind, and soul. From trekking miles with a pregnant Mary (Luke 2) to fleeing Herod's wrath (Matthew 2), Joseph didn't flinch. He trained for it. Physical grit, mental resolve, spiritual trust. He built it all through prayer and action. He guarded purity, living it himself, and faced a world that mocked it. Today, that's your call too. What are you protecting? You are called to protect your wife, kids, parish, and soul. Satan continues to whisper lies: You are soft. You are distracted. You are asleep. You can't handle this. Yes, St. Joseph is guiding you, telling you to “Wake up!” My challenge is a triple threat: build strength today. Physically, do something hard: push-ups, yard work, whatever tests you. Mentally, tackle a hard conversation you've dodged. Spiritually, hit your knees for five minutes with St. Joseph. Pick one or go all in, but start now. Your Nazareth is right where you stand. Hit play, grab your coffee, and let's forge men worthy of heaven.Products/References:  Scripture: Luke 2, Matthew 2  Catechism: Paragraph 1808  Email: themanlycatholic@gmail.com  Powerful Quotes:  “You cannot guard what is sacred if you are crumbling on the inside.”  “Your family is watching. God is watching. Step up like a man forged in Nazareth.”  “If you are not being filled by the Holy Spirit every day, there is no way you can serve.”Key Takeaway:Start today: pick one hard thing—physical, mental, or spiritual—and do it. Strength isn't a gift; it's earned, and your family needs it now.  Call to Action: Share with a brother, and email us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com to tell us how you're stepping up!Send us a text Support the showPlease prayerfully consider supporting the podcast on our Buy Me A Coffee page. to help grow the show to reach as many men as possible! Thank you for your prayers and support. Be sure to follow us on X for more great content. As always, please pray for us! We are men who strive daily to be holy, to become saints and we cannot do that without the help of the Holy Ghost! Subscribe to our YouTube page to see our manly and holy faces Check out our website Contact us at themanlycatholic@gmail.com

This week's message will focus on the account of “Martha and Mary” from Luke 10:38-42. Αfter a series of spectacular miracles by Jesus and profound experiences and teachings for his disciples, Jesus stops at the home of Martha. Martha immediately goes to work preparing an elaborate meal while her sister Mary drops everything to sit at Jesus' feet. Martha, “worried and upset,” becomes critical of Mary and even Jesus. Christians today still struggle with fear and spiritual unrest when it feels like their work is for nothing. Jesus offers a gentle but urgent call to choose the one thing needed: to place ourselves at his feet, because it's only there that we can hear his word and be ready for service.The goal of Dr. Luke's Gospel is to present the universal reach of Jesus' gift of salvation. As a man of science, Luke was not particularly interested in mere spiritual opinions, feelings, rumors, or legends. Educated and orderly, Luke sifted through the garbage of misinformation and bad ideas to bring substantiated eyewitness verification of the truth—a gracious reality of mercy and justice for all.How can we pray for you? tinyurl.com/stmarcusprayersFill out our online connection card: tinyurl.com/stmarcusconnectcardIf you'd like to leave an offering or monetary donation to our ministry please click here: https://tinyurl.com/stmarcusgive

In the second episode, Dr. Mimi Haddad meets with Rev. Dr. Aída Besançon Spencer to explore key ways Scripture goes against the grain of culture. While some scholars uphold Bible cultural as the moral standard, Aída encouraged readers to begin in the New Testament. For example, in the story of Martha and Mary (Luke 10:38-42), Martha was anxious that Mary would help her serve the disciples a meal. But Jesus said, “Martha, Martha … You are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” Jesus reversed women's priorities from domestic spheres to theological spheres: learn God's truth. Paul also said, in 1 Tim 2:11, “A woman should learn in quietness (silence) and full submission.” Insisting on women's silence was/is a to call women to learn as the theological scholars (Rabbis) did at the time of Christ, in silence—with rapt focus. Aída believes we need more scholarly reflection on women and silence in Scripture.     Aída ends with a warning to always view people as created in God's image and considers passages also embrace the shared dignity and agency of women. Reflecting on the marginalization for Native Americans who were accused of and punished for alleged idol worship, by white colonizes who believed they were given the US given as theocracy, Aída and her husband William David Spencer address both topic in a powerful article titled, Calling on God or Colonial Oppression.     Aída addresses the leadership of women in the early church, with a focus on context. Whereas women's leadership in Ephesus was different from women in other contexts, like women planting churches like Lydia in Greece.     Aída ends by reflecting on Helen Barrett Montgomery (1861-1934) was elected the first president of national Woman's American Baptist Foreign Mission Society. She was also elected the first president (and woman) of an American denomination, the Northern Baptist Convention in 1920. She's also the first woman to translate the New Testament in 1924. Her translation of Roman 16:1-3—interpreted Pheobe as a “minister” and “overseer,” yet it has taken so very long for other translators to see the same biblical truth (in 1843). Barrett Montgonery's The New Testament in Modern English was republished in 1952, and translated Romans 16:1-2: “I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a minister of the church at Cenchreae. I beg you to give her a Christian welcome, as the saints should, and to assist her in any matter in which she may have need of you. for she herself has been made an overseer to many people, including myself.” Prostateo, the verb meaning to be leader or ruler of, hold office, authority for providing, regent (Liddell & Scott's classical dictionary).    Guest Bio  Rev. Dr. Aída Besançon Spencer, Ph.D., Th.M., M.Div., is Senior Professor of New Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, S. Hamilton, MA. Born and reared in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, she has served as community organizer, minister, and educator in a variety of urban and suburban settings. She has over 200 publications, including 20 books, among these are commentaries of James, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, 1 Peter, and 2 Corinthians and books encouraging women in leadership, such as Beyond the Curse: Women Called to Ministry, Global Voices on Biblical Equality, Christian Egalitarian Leadership, The Goddess Revival: A Biblical Response to Goddess Spirituality, Marriage at the Crossroads, and the novel Cave of Little Faces. An ordained Presbyterian minister, she is married to the Rev. Dr. William David Spencer. Their blog is entitled Applying Biblical Truths Today. They have one adult son, Stephen.    Related Resources  Creating Gender-Accurate Bible Translations  Video: Gender-Accurate Bible Translation Panel  Presumption, Bias, and Gender Accuracy in Bible Translation 

Explore the profound story of Mary and Joseph's obedience and faith in the first part of the series, How to Be a Part of His Story. This message examines key passages from Luke 1 and Matthew 1, emphasizing their trust in God's plan and their willingness to follow His will despite the challenges. Through scriptures like Hebrews 11:1-3 and Romans 12:1-2, we delve into the principles of living a life that reflects God's purpose. Learn how Mary's surrender to God's call and Joseph's quiet faithfulness demonstrate the power of trust and sacrifice. Key topics include: The angel Gabriel's announcement to Mary (Luke 1:26-38). Joseph's response to God's revelation in a dream (Matthew 1:18-25). Living as ambassadors for Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20a) and letting our light shine (Matthew 5:16).

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"Mary" – Luke 1:46-50 Part III of the Advent Sermon Series "Sing in Exultation" Sermon by Dr. George C. Anderson from the third Sunday of Advent, December 15, 2024. "So, what does Mary's song mean for Christians who are to bear the image of Christ and we as the church that is called to be the body of Christ? It means that we are called to bear the heart of Mary and of Jesus—that we are to be the intercessors for the poor, advocates for the oppressed, and bearers of good news to those who need it most. We are to offer the sanctuary of worship, the kindness of those who care, and the assistance of those who offer signs of God's grace. That is why our ministries of outreach and compassion matter so deeply. They are the ways we echo Mary's song and offer evidence of her joy."

This week we're reading Luke 1:26-46, the annunciation of Mary and the Magnificat. In this biblical version of the Bechtel test, we find two women, Mary and her older relative Elizabeth, as the only two people on earth who know that God is in the process of upending the world. We marvel at the strength of young Mary, who doesn't flinch when the angel Gabriel tells her she will give birth to the messiah. And we ponder the wisdom of Elizabeth who, filled with the Holy Spirit, is able to see beyond the social taboos of a pregnant teenager to recognize that the woman standing before her is the mother of God. We read Mary's words, “My soul magnifies the Lord,” and we wonder…what do our souls magnify? And how can we recognize the subtle work of God happening right before our eyes?

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Join us on a spiritual journey as we delve into Luke 1:28-38!

Rev. Patrick Donohue

Send us a textPastor Walter Bowers Jr. explores the life of Mary, the earthly mother of Jesus, emphasizing her unique posture and divine selection by God. He discusses how Mary's posture allowed her to be used supernaturally, the challenges of favor, the importance of not mismanaging moments, and the necessity of community in fulfilling God's purpose. Pastor Walt encourages you to embrace the process of God's favor and to understand that they are not alone in their journeys. Ultimately, he calls for acceptance of God's plan, reminding everyone that it takes time to embrace what God is doing in their lives. Pastor Walt emphasizes the importance of embracing God's word and the transformative power of worship. He discusses how belief in God's promises leads to blessings and encourages listeners to worship in expectation of miracles. The sermon highlights the significance of boldness in faith, the glory of the Lord entering our lives, and the need for a fresh filling of the Holy Spirit to empower believers. Welcome To Chosen City Church! We are excited to you have worship with us today and we pray that this sermon blesses you!Partner With Chosen City Church:https://www.chosencitychurch.com/part...Support Chosen City Church:https://www.chosencitychurch.com/givePodcasts and More:https://linktr.ee/chosencitychurchConnect With Chosen City ChurchWebsite: https://chosencitychurch.com.comInstagram: @ChosenCityChurchYouTube: Chosen City ChurchFacebook: Chosen City ChurchIntro and outro created by Joe Anderson Jr. of Truflava Productions

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