Bible Study

Sermon Luke 1:26-38 Called to Greatness By The Rev. David Sellery How many girls do you know have been painted by DaVinci and sculpted by Michelangelo…who’ve been serenaded by Bach and Schubert… who’ve been praised by Augustine and Aquinas whove been venerated over the ages by a constant stream of devotions? Or more to the … Continue reading “Luke 1:26-38, Called to Greatness (Sellery) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 1:26-38 A Faithful Response By Dr. Philip W. McLarty Imagine this if, indeed, its possible to imagine such a thing: A thirteen-year-old girl fifteen, tops is confronted by an angel, who says God has chosen her to be the mother of his only begotten son. What would you say to such a startling … Continue reading “Luke 1:26-38 A Faithful Response (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 1:26-38 When the Angel Leaves the Room By Dr. Randy L. Hyde This story from Lukes gospel is familiar to us. Not as familiar, of course, as the story of Jesus birth, but familiar enough. So lets talk about what we know… The angels name is Gabriel, and while it is hard to … Continue reading “Luke 1:26-38 When the Angel Leaves the Room (Hyde) – Bible study”

Sermon 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 & Luke 1:26-38 The Rebirth of Images By The Rev. Charles Hoffacker A promise of national security, and a woman pregnant before marriage. These two seem utterly different, unrelated. They appear to come from different worlds. But there is a bridge between them, and it is one we may want … Continue reading “Luke 1:26-38 The Rebirth of Images (Hoffacker) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 1:26-38 Two Responses: One Sovereign God By Dr. Philip W. McLarty As many of you know, the birth of Jesus is paralleled by the birth of John the Baptist. John was born about six months before Jesus. His mother, Elizabeth, and Mary were related, making John and Jesus something on the order of … Continue reading “Luke 1:26-38 Two Responses; One Sovereign God (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 1:26-55 Mary’s Complaint By The Rev. Dr. David E. Leininger I suppose you have had the chance to watch at least a little television during these busy days before Christmas. Have you noticed that the news programs are carrying more stories about unfortunate people these days…people who have lost their homes, people who … Continue reading “Luke 1:26-55 Mary’s Complaint (Leininger) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 1:35-45 With God Nothing Is Impossible By The Rev. Dr. James D. Kegel The angel said to Mary, “Nothing will be impossible with God.” Then Mary said, “Here I am the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your Word.” GRACE TO YOU AND PEACE FROM GOD OUR FATHER … Continue reading “Luke 1:35-45 With God Nothing Is Impossible (Kegel) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 1:39-45 Making a Place for Hospitality By Dr. Heather Entrekin “Mary entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.” The word for house we find here, is used some 2000 times throughout the Bible. It refers to everything from the house of a peasant (as in this case), to the house of a … Continue reading “Luke 1:39-45 Making a Place for Hospitality (Entrekin) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 1:39-55 This Magnificent Mess By Dr. Mickey Anders In 1964, Marshal McLuhan published his monumental work, Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man. Because of the influence of this book and his ideas, McLuhan is often considered to be the first father and leading prophet of the electronic age. He worked his entire life … Continue reading “Luke 1:39-55 This Magnificent Mess (Anders) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 1:39-55 The Song of Divine Triumph By The Rev. Charles Hoffacker This morning may we reflect with open hearts on the words we just heard from the song of triumph. In the name of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. As Jack Kornfield recounts in the book How, Then, Shall We Live? it … Continue reading “Luke 1:39-55 The Song of Divine Triumph (Hoffacker) – Bible study”