The Wonder of Mary | Wonder

Main Text: Luke 1:26-38

I. Introduction

A. Mary should be ___________________.

B. The many ___________________ about Mary in history.

C. What is the “wonder of Mary”?

1. She is an example of God’s favor upon a person.

II. Understanding the Favor of God

A. Favor in the Greek language is charis.

B. Grace has been defined as ___________________ favor.

C. God ___________________ Mary.

D. Favor is being ___________________ by God.

III. How to Live in God’s Favor

A. Realize we have been ___________________ by God.

B. Realize we are a part of God’s ___________________.

C. Recognize your need for the Holy Spirit’s work in your life.

D. ___________________ God for the impossible.

E. Humbly ___________________.

IV. Conclusion

A. Reflecting on the wonder of Mary.

B. A call to action:

1. Live as someone chosen and favored by God.

2. Step into God’s plan for your life with faith and humility.

3. Believe in His power to do the impossible through you.

C. Closing thought: Say “yes” like Mary.