Bible Verses
This is Luke 1:28.
"And having come in, the angel said to her, "Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!"
Objective 1
Understand that it is a great blessing to serve God and serve those around you.
The Price of the Divine Call.
What is the title for Part 3 of our lesson?
The Results of a Consecrated Life.
This is Luke 1:38.
"And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her."
Objective 2
We need to make the most of the opportunities GOD offers and presents to us.
Why did God choose to deal with Mary personally?
GOD knew her heart and trusted her faithfulness.
What is John 12:25?
"He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.”
This is Jeremiah 29:11.
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end."
Objective 3
Be open, willing, and receptive to the nudges of the Holy Spirit and His movement in your life. Allow Him to lead, hel,p and guide you to serve Christ.
Just like Mary, what are we called to do when God gives us an assignment?
We are called to be faithful, accept the assignment and TRUST and leave it to God.
According to Jesus Christ in John 8:32, what sets us free?
The truth.
This is John 8:32
"And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."
When the angel Gabriel says "the Lord is with you", what does that mean for us?
This declaration lets us know that we are not relying on our own strength to carry out His calling for us, but can confide in Him and His strength to help us. We can trust He will provide, and we do not need to fear the attacks of the enemy. Amen! :)
What risks did Mary face in following God's calling for her life?
Being made fun of, mocked, isolated, rejected, and forced to take extreme measures to survive.
What does a place of honor require in the Kingdom of God require?
A price: True Sacrifice and Commitment.
This is Hebrews 3:14.
"We have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original conviction firmly to the very end."
When God chooses His instruments, what does He consider?
This is Romans 1:19-20.
"Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.
For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:"
What verse mentions that inasmuch as we share in the suffering of Christ, we also will be exceedingly joyful when His glory is revealed?