As we get to the end of Luke, chapter one, we witness the first of the two births we have been expecting - the birth of John the Baptist. And as John's father, Zechariah officially names his son, he is filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesies about both his son and the Messiah. Come and hear about the Redeemer that has come to set us free from all of our enemies
As Mary takes in the message from the angel, she journeys to visit her relative Elizabeth, who is also miraculously pregnant. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, both Elizabeth and the baby in her womb, rejoice to see Mary - the mother of their Savior. Come worship that expected Savior with us this Sunday.
This week, as we hear of the second miraculous pregnancy in Luke, chapter 1, we also see another common theme of Scripture repeated - where God uses someone unexpected to carry out His will and carry out His plan. The angel Gabriel returns with another message - this one for an obscure young woman in a remote village. And in the most miraculous pregnancy yet, the virgin Mary is told she will carry the long-promised King in her womb.
This Sunday, as we begin the season of Advent, we'll be looking at the first of two miraculous pregnancies in Luke, chapter 1. As God often does, he uses two very unlikely parents to bring forth a very important birth - the birth of the Elijah-like prophet promised in the Old Testament. Come and hear about the Voice that was to come to prepare the way for the Messiah.
