Read the passage: Luke 1
v.27 1. Not just a virgin but a virgin of God's choosing.
(To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David
and the virgin's name was Mary.)
v.27 2. Not just any house but the house of David.
v.28 3. Not to one favored beforehand, but to one God chose to favor and bless.
(And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that are highly favored, the
Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.
v.29 4. Not to one expecting honor (proud of heart) but to one lowly of heart
48 (And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, …)
(For He hath regarded the low estate of His handmaiden:)
v.30 5. Not to one qualified, but one chosen.
(And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favor with God.)
v.31 6. Not to one deserving, but one chosen.
(And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt
call His name Jesus.)
v.32-7. Not to one who has foreknowledge nor understanding but one chosen.
(He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God
shall give unto Him the throne of His father David:)
v.34 8. Not to one who knows the way, but to one chosen.
(Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?)
v.35 9. Not to one who is self reliant, but to one chosen.
(And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, …)
v.38 10. Not to one capable of fulfillment, but to one chosen.
(And Mary said, behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy
word.…)
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