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The Magnificent Messiah
Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 23, 2020 (message contributor)
Summary: Based on the lectionary: Psalms 89: 1-4, 19-26; Luke 1: 26-56; Romans 16: 25-27
Psalm 89 - The Lord's covenant with David
Blessed are they that know the joyful sound
They shall walk in the Light, the Light of His countenance.
They shall walk in the Light of the Lord
In Your name will we rejoice all day
We will be exalted in Your righteousness
For You are the glory of our strength. (v. 15-17)
You are the Rock of My salvation (v 26)
Luke 1 - Christ's birth foretold, Mary visits Elizabeth, the magnificat
"the angel Gabriel was sent from God"
"The Holy Spirit will come upon you"
"Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit
Romans 16: 25-27 The Benediction
25 Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which has been kept secret for long ages past, 26 but now has been disclosed, and through the Scriptures of the prophets, in accordance with the commandment of the eternal God, has been made known to all the nations, leading to obedience of faith; 27 to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be the glory forever. Amen.