The Road to Redemption | Day 1: Luke 1:1-38 – God’s Sovereign Grace Unfolds
Read Luke 1:1-38
The opening of Luke’s Gospel sets the stage for the grand story of redemption. Luke writes with purpose, addressing Theophilus to assure him of the certainty of the gospel message. The careful, orderly account begins with the miraculous announcements of John the Baptist's and Jesus’ births. God is breaking the silence of centuries to fulfill His covenant promises.
The angel Gabriel’s appearance to Zechariah and Mary demonstrates God's sovereign initiative in salvation history. Both announcements highlight human impossibility and divine power. Zechariah and Elizabeth are advanced in years, and Mary is a virgin. Yet, God delights in working through the weak and improbable to accomplish His purposes, magnifying His glory.
Mary's response to Gabriel, "Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word," reflects her humble faith and submission to God’s will. She recognizes that the child she will bear fulfills the Old Testament promises, the eternal King from David’s line, and the Son of God who will reign forever.
This passage invites us to marvel at God’s faithfulness, His sovereign grace, and the humility with which He brings redemption to His people. It calls us to trust His Word, even when His plans are beyond our understanding.
Questions to consider:
How does Gabriel’s announcement to Mary reveal the fulfillment of God’s covenant promises in the Old Testament?
What does Mary’s response teach us about humble submission to God’s will, even when His plan seems impossible or daunting?
How does this passage challenge you to trust in the sovereign power of God to accomplish His purposes in and through your life?
Dig Deeper into Luke 1
Pastor Mark’s Sermon on Luke 1:1-4: What Was Accomplished
Pastor Mark’s Sermon on Luke 1:5-25: The Lord Takes Away Our Reproach
Pastor Mark’s Sermon on Luke 1:26-38: Nothing Will Be Impossible with God.
