Cedar Hills Community Church - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

MEETING JESUS: The Testimony of Mary, Mother of JesusGary SagerTHEME - Mary will forever stand out as unique, a rare woman among women, who was highly favored and blessed. TEXT - Luke 1:26-56OUTLINEA. Introduction - We are introduced to a very special and unique person—a person who was both impacted by and impactful to Jesus. (Luke 1:26-27)B. Why Mary?• Because we need to take a Biblical look at the Real Mary.• Because God chose her.• Because she said “Yes.”• Because she’s Jesus’ mom.• Because the Bible calls her “Favored” and “Blessed.”• Because she is a powerful example of Faith, Surrender, Humility Courage, and Persistence.C. Mary in Scripture• Annunciation and Magnificat – Luke 1:26-56• Jesus’ Birth Shepherds and Angels – Luke 2:19• Dedication in the Temple (a sword will pierce your soul) Luke 2:33• Twelve-year-old Jesus in the Temple (In my Father’s House) Luke 2: 49-51• Wedding at Cana (Not my hour/Do what he tells you)- John 2: 1-12 Key 3-5• Redefinition of Family (These are my Mother, Brothers and S