Discipleship: Matthew 28:16-20

Luke 1:39-56

In Luke 1:39–56, we witness the meeting between Mary and Elizabeth, where the Holy Spirit reveals profound truths about the child in Mary’s womb. Through Elizabeth’s proclamation and Mary’s poetic response, we see that Jesus is already declared to be Lord, Savior, and full of mercy—even before His birth. We’re reminded that acknowledging Jesus as Lord means full submission to His authority rather than selective obedience, God’s mercy is extended to all who fear Him, and His promises are certain even when their fulfillment is not yet visible. Ultimately, the passage calls us to rejoice in Christ’s identity and trust His faithful, eternal reign. Jesus is Lord (39-45) Jesus is Savior (46-49) Jesus is Merciful (50-56)

Luke 1:26-38

In Luke 1:26-38 we see that God loves to use the unlikely and unexpected to accomplish his glorious purposes in order to demonstrate his sovereign rule over all things. Just as He chose Mary, a young, unknown virgin from Nazareth, to bring the eternal King into the world, God continues to display His power in unexpected ways. Therefore, we must learn to trust that nothing will be impossible with God. And, like Mary, we are invited to respond to God’s promises with humble faith and willing obedience. An Unlikely Mother (26-31) An Eternal King (32-33) The Sovereign God (34-38)

Luke 1:5-25

In Luke 1:5-25, Luke pulls back the curtain on how God breaks 400 years of silence by announcing the birth of John the Baptist. Through the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, we see how God accomplishes His purposes in ways we often don’t understand. He works through suffering saints, hears and responds to the prayers of His people, fulfills His promises even after centuries of waiting, and remains faithful even when we waver in belief. Zechariah’s doubt didn’t derail God’s plan, and Elizabeth’s lifelong pain became the backdrop for God’s glory. Through suffering saints. (5-7) Responding to the prayers of his people. (8-13) Fulfilling his promises. (14-17) Remaining faithful when his people are faithless. (18-25)

Luke 1:1-4

We live in a world full of uncertainty. But, while everything around us feels unstable, God wants us to have certainty about one thing: the truth of Jesus Christ and the gospel. In Luke 1:1-4, Luke tells us that he wrote his gospel account so that believers would be confident in what they have been taught. He gives us three reasons for that confidence: Jesus is the fulfillment of the Old Testament, His life and resurrection were seen by many trustworthy eyewitnesses, and Luke carefully investigated every detail before writing. Our faith isn’t built on blind hope or vague spirituality—it’s anchored in real historical events, seen and recorded by real people. When the world feels shaky, Jesus remains the firm foundation we can build our lives upon. Fulfillment (verse 1) Eyewitnesses (verse 2) Investigation (verse 3)

Discipleship: Matthew 28:16-20

This is our final sermon in our three-week series on our discipleship pathway: Proclaiming, Cultivating, and Multiplying. In Matthew 28:16-20, we hear Jesus' final commission, calling on his disciples to go make disciples of all nations. Therefore, the church must heed these words and remain committed to the task Jesus has given us to multiply disciples for the glory of his name. We're able to learn more about this mission by answering 5 key questions from the passage: Who makes disciples? (16-17) Where do we find confidence to make disciples? (18) What’s the extent of our disciples making? (19) How do we make disciples? (19-20) What will sustain us as we make disciples? (20)