Cedar Hills Community Church - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

MEETING JESUS: The Testimony of Mary, Mother of Jesus Gary SagerTHEME - Mary will forever stand out as unique, a rare woman among women, who was highly favored and blessed.  TEXT - Luke 1: 26-56OUTLINEA.  Introduction - We are introduced to a very special and unique person—a person who was both impacted by and impactful to Jesus. (Luke 1:26-27)B. Why Mary?·         Because we need to take a Biblical look at the Real Mary.·         Because God chose her.·         Because she said “Yes.”·         Because she’s Jesus’ mom.·         Because the Bible calls her “Favored” and “Blessed.”·         Because she is a powerful example of Faith, Surrender, Humility Courage, and Persistence.C. Mary in Scripture·         Annunciation and Magnificent – Luke 1:26-56·         Jesus’ Birth Shepherds and Angels – Luke 2:19·         Dedication in the Temple (a sword will pierce your soul) Luke 2:33·         Twelve-year-old Jesus in the Temple (In my Father’s House) Luke 2: 49-51·         Wedding at Cana (Not my hour/Do what he te