Luke 1: 26-38

Announcement: To make known, foretell, indicate beforehand, proclaim the presence of.

I. Presentation of the Parents: Character.

• Mary’s Loyalty (restrained, restrict, abstain abstinence)
• Joseph’s Love (devoted, dedicated, committed, compliant, not cold hearted or cruel)

II.  The Proclamation of the Pregnancy: Conception

• Godspeed (to be glad, be well, rejoice)
• Grace (special honor, to make graceful)
• Good (invoke a benediction upon/to prosper)
• Grace (acceptance, admittance, approval, allowance)
• God’s Son (the Savior)

III. The Prediction of the Purpose: Calling

• His Distinction
• His Divinity/Deity
• His Dignitary (high position/rank)
• His Dominion
• Dateless (no limits, no boundaries, no restriction in time)

IV. Perception of Power: Consequence

•  Supernatural (spirit/divine)
•  Sign (normal, natural indication)
• Skill (capacity, capability, competence)
• Submission (conformity, compliance, complete obedience)