Sermon Tone Analysis
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The Announcement to Mary, Luke 1
• The setting
• Her engagement
• Her genealogy
The Appearance of the Angel, Luke 1:26-29
• His words
• Her fears
The Explanation of the Angel, Luke 1:30-38
• The meaning of the event
• Three big problems (and the solutions)
o Problem of conception—the power of God
o Problem of Joseph, the faithfulness of God
o Problem of Nazareth—the sovereignty of God
The Announcement to Joseph, Matthew 1:18-25
• He has the problem of appearance.
• The problem connected with his character
• The problem is his affection for Mary
• The solution is the Word of God
Observations
• God allowed a period of utter confusion before He gave Joseph the answer
• God did not explain the situation to anybody but Joseph and Mary
• The purity of Jesus was preserved
Actual Birth Account—Observations
• The birth of Jesus illustrates the sovereign control of God over events.
• The circumstances of His birth prefigured humiliation and condescension.
• God’s blessing is to those in right relation to Him.
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