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God wins and since the first sin God has been looking to restore a relationship with us.
The story of Zechariah
13 But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will name him John.
The end of the proclamation of the Angel
17 And he will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of fathers to their children, and the disobedient to the understanding of the righteous, to make ready for the Lord a prepared people.”
18 “How can I know this?” Zechariah asked the angel. “For I am an old man, and my wife is well along in years.”
19 The angel answered him, “I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God, and I was sent to speak to you and tell you this good news.
Even with all that is happening in the world God hears your prayers
Even with all that is happening in the world God hears your prayers
700 yeears before God was providing
God used this moment to take their hurt, heal it, and prepare the whole world for Christ himself.
What are you asking God for?
What are you asking God for?
Illustration: Dee Ford getting the guitar
God answers prayers today be open to his answer
God answers prayers today be open to his answer
Where are the good, nice, kind people at?
Where are the good, nice, kind people at?
Illustration: Being at Joey’s knees and saying I am an ambassador of Christ
Illustration: Being at Joey’s knees and saying I am an ambassador of Christ
20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us. We plead on Christ’s behalf: “Be reconciled to God.”
God acts & speaks today through the Bible, the church family, circumstances and prayer
God acts & speaks today through the Bible, the church family, circumstances and prayer
Illustration: Being at Joey’s knees and saying I am an ambassador of Christ
God acts & speaks today through the scripture, the church family, circumstances and prayer
God acts & speaks today through the scripture, the church family, circumstances and prayer
Illustration: Asking for math help - what miracle are you asking for?
God is working will you accept God into your life and will you trust in the midst of this daily life that He is faithful to do what is right and pleasing to God’s will.
Main Point: Know what your asking God for
Main Point: The miracle is right in front of you and has already been realized your just denying it
Main Point: God cares about your ordinary problems
Luke for Everyone Gabriel Visits Zechariah (Luke 1:5–25)
This story, preparing us for the even more remarkable conception and birth of Jesus himself, reminds us of something important. God regularly works through ordinary people, doing what they normally do, who with a mixture of half-faith and devotion are holding themselves ready for whatever God has in mind.
Do you want to take hold of the gift of God that is right in front of you?
Do you want to take hold of the gift of God that is right in front of you?
Admit that you are a sinner and confess Jesus as Lord of your life
Admit that you are a sinner and confess Jesus as Lord of your life
Follow the Lord in baptism.
Follow the Lord in baptism.
Do the symbol that makes you part of the winning team.
Participate in your growth in Jesus
Participate in your growth in Jesus
Strengthen others
Strengthen others