2 - A Kingdom for the Weak (Luke 1:26-56 | 2 Samuel 7)

A Kingdom for the Weak Luke 1:26-56 | 2 Samuel 7

Jesus is the eternal king who shares his kingdom with the weak and humble.

I. The Announcement (vv. 26-38)
A. O Favored One (vv. 26-31)
B. King and Kingdom (vv. 32-33; cf. 2 Samuel 7)
C. How Will this Be? (vv. 34-38)

II. The Visit (vv. 39-45)
A. John’s Response (vv. 39-40, 44-45)
B. Elizabeth’s Response (vv. 41-43)
C. Power Cloaked in Weakness (v. 42)

III. The Song (vv. 46-56)
A. Blessing is Found in God Alone (vv. 46-50)
B. Exalting the Humble and Humbling the Proud (vv. 51-56)
C. Humble in Birth, Humble in Death

Discussion Starters

1. Monday—What are some ways the church has followed the world’s love of celebrity and power? What are some ways that you have as well?
2. Tuesday—What does it mean that Mary is “favored”? Does this mean her life will be easy?
3. Wednesday—What is at the center of the announcement of Jesus’ coming birth? (vv. 32-33) What does this tell us about why he came?
4. Thursday—What do the responses of Mary, John, and Elizabeth all have in common? How do these responses set an example for us to follow?
5. Friday—Why do we need to remember that God brings down the mighty and exalts the humble? (vv. 51-53) How should this shape our expectations of who he will use to accomplish his plans?