The Vineyard Church
Pastor Mark Pope
December 9 & 10, 2017
Matthew 2:10 NIV
Luke 2:10 NIV
Luke 1:44 NIV
Luke 1:39-49 NIV
Main Point #1:
Mary’s Christmas cheer came from…
God’s attention in spite of her condition.
Sub Point:
Mary is aware of her worst, and God is still initiating contact.
Luke 5:12-13 NIV
Mark 5:2-5 NIV
Sub Point:
Remember God knows you well,and still desires your interaction.
Main Point #2:
Mary’s Christmas cheer came from…
Her perspective on a bright future.
Sub Point:
Mary didn’t just see life from the here and now.
Colossians 3:1-2 NIV
1 Thessalonians 4:13 NIV
Hebrews 12:2 NIV
Sub Point:
There is joy in Mary’s soul because the future is on her mind.
Question:
Where are your eyes focused?
Luke 11:34 NIV