A Country Crafty ChristmasSaturday, December 75:30 PM

Please consider bringingan item for the Silent Auction…all proceeds go toLottie Moon offering.

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace,good will toward men. Luke 2:14

Joyful! Joyful! We Adore Thee!

Book Recommendations

http://www.lizcurtishiggs.com/nonfiction-books-by-liz/

The Women of ChristmasMary Elizabeth Anna

Zechariah: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

• A Priest..then Prophet

• Scared– Luke 1:12-13

• Doubt?– Luke 1:18, 20

• Dumb– Luke 1:20, 22

• Why? See page 26

• Deaf?– Greek word kophos can also mean “deaf.”– Luke 1:62 page 90– One more reason…page 68….

• But let’s wait just a bit…

Elizabeth“Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room”

Luke 1:5-The woman bore full responsibility for not being

able to conceive. Page 9Their ages? Page 10Luke 24-25• Why five months in seclusion? Page 31

Mary• Age?• Home? • Luke 1:26-33

• Mary’s Response?– Luke 1:34– Why? Page 50

– “First, the Lord used Elizabeth, who was ‘too old,’ then He used Mary, who would be ‘too young’ by today’s standards. At any age we can serve the Lord.”

• When did the angel leave?

O Tidings of Comfort and Joy

• Did not go to Joseph, parents, friends…– Went to Elizabeth– Luke 1:39—40• Greets Elizabeth.

– Luke 1:41-45• Notice who does NOT speak…• Mary NOR Zechariah

Then Mary…?...Speaks/Sings

• Luke 1:46- 55

• Mary remains three months…

• Elizabeth’s time arrives– Luke 1:57-67– Zechariah: Benedictus

Mary’s Magnificat

The Nativity Story• Zechariah and Elizabeth– 2:49-5:30

• The Betrothal– 16:18-18:00

• Mary and Gabriel– 20:00-21:54

• Mary and Elizabeth– 26:00-27:00

Next Week =

The Birth