FBC Lewistown Sermon Podcast

Gabriel imparts his final explanation to the virgin Mary's question; "How can this be"? In the face of an Impossible Proclamation - that she would be with child yet having known no man so that Mary will understand that "with God nothing will be impossible"!

V. An Impossible Proclamation Greeted (1:34-38)

    Luke 1:34-38

Luke shares with us God's explanations to Mary's question to the Angel Gabriel upon his announcement to her that she would be with child yet having known no man. Luke presents five explanations so that we, along with Mary may believe in the Virgin birth of Christ Jesus the Lord. 

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II. A Contemplative Divine Greeting (1:28-29)

III. A Calming Assurance Given (1:30)

    Luke 1: 26-38

 

Luke shares with us God's explanations to Mary's question to the Angel Gabriel upon his announcement to her that she would be with child yet having known no man. Luke presents five explanations so that we, along with Mary may believe in the Virgin birth of Christ Jesus the Lord. 

I. A Co-ordinated Devine Mission: (1:26-27)

II. A Contemplative Divine Greeting: (1:28-29)

III. A Calming Assurance Given: (1:30)

    Luke 1:26-28

The priests failed to honor God's Name and reverence Him. Therefore, God, in two-fold fashion: brings Humiliation upon the priests and thereby, causes His name to be reverenced "among the nations" (1:14) and second, gives the priests hope of returning to their station so that we may have hope when the Lord punishes us that there is covenant hope for restoration to ministry that honors his Name.

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II. Priests; Covenants and Their Commandments

    Malachi 2:5-6

The priests failed to honor God's Name and reverence Him. Therefore, God, in two-fold fashion: brings Humiliation upon the priests and thereby, causes His name to be reverenced "among the nations" (1:14) and second, gives the priests hope of returning to their station so that we may have hope when the Lord punishes us that there is covenant hope for restoration to ministry that honors his Name. 

Malachi 2:1-9  

The Priests of Israel together with the people, argue against God's declaration that they are despising God's Name. Yet, God brings evidence of their dishonor and irreverence describing their Inauthentic Offerings which despise His Name so that we may test ourselves to determine if we are genuinely honoring God's Name ourselves. 

II. A Question of Authenticity 

    Malachi 1:6-14

Does God Love Israel? Does God Love Us, the Church of Jesus Christ?

Indeed, He does and proves His case defeating Israel's prideful arguments to the contrary with historical facts of His dealings with them that prove His Love. Thus, we the people of the Church, may trust in God's Love for us as well. 

I. Questioning God's Declaration of Love Pt 2

    C. God's Detailed Exoneration

    Malachi 1:1-5

Does God Love Israel? Does God Love Us, the Church of Jesus Christ?

Indeed, He does and proves His case defeating Israel's prideful arguments to the contrary with historical facts of His dealings with them that prove His Love. Thus, we the people of the Church, may trust in God's Love for us as well. 

I. Questioning God's Declaration of Love

    Malachi 1:1-5

 

Not every movement that claims "Revival" is, in truth, a revival. Israel seemed to be in a state of revival under King Josiah before the Captivity and again Ezra & Nehemiah after their release from captivity. Both "revivals" proved false. In like manner in America, we have labeled movements "revivals" yet they proved the opposite. Today we are given a solemn warning similar to that which Malachi delivered so that we may be wise in determining whether the USA is experiencing a revival or Not!

I. The two Last Revivals among Israel / Judah

II. The Last Three Revivals in America?

    Selected Texts 

God stopped speaking to Israel after Malachi the Prophet spoke "Last Words" over them. Today, we will review four facts of Israel's history that signaled this time of "silence" from their God. 

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