1. Would you say you are committed to Christ as your Savior?
COMMITMENT!
Would you say you are committed to Christ as your Savior?

2. The Lord’s Servant
Part 12:
According to Dr. Luke

3. Luke 1: 26In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28And the angel came to her and said, “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you.” 29But she was deeply troubled by this statement, wondering what kind of greeting this could be.

4. Luke 1: 26In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28And the angel came to her and said, “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you.” 29But she was deeply troubled by this statement, wondering what kind of greeting this could be.

5. Luke 1: 26In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28And the angel came to her and said, “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you.” 29But she was deeply troubled by this statement, wondering what kind of greeting this could be.

6. Luke 1: 26In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28And the angel came to her and said, “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you.” 29But she was deeply troubled by this statement, wondering what kind of greeting this could be.

7. Luke 1: 26In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28And the angel came to her and said, “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you.” 29But she was deeply troubled by this statement, wondering what kind of greeting this could be.

8. 30Then the angel told her: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31Now listen: You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David. 33He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and his kingdom will have no end.”

9. 30Then the angel told her: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31Now listen: You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David. 33He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and his kingdom will have no end.”

10. 30Then the angel told her: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31Now listen: You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David. 33He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and his kingdom will have no end.”

11. 30Then the angel told her: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31Now listen: You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David. 33He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and his kingdom will have no end.”

12. 34Mary asked the angel, “How can this be, since I have not had sexual relations with a man?”

13. 35The angel replied to her: “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. 36“And consider your relative Elizabeth - even she has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called childless. 37For nothing will be impossible with God.”

14. 35The angel replied to her: “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. 36“And consider your relative Elizabeth - even she has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called childless. 37For nothing will be impossible with God.”

15. 35The angel replied to her: “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. 36“And consider your relative Elizabeth - even she has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called childless. 37For nothing will be impossible with God.”

16. 35The angel replied to her: “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. 36“And consider your relative Elizabeth - even she has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called childless. 37For nothing will be impossible with God.”

17. 35The angel replied to her: “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. 36“And consider your relative Elizabeth - even she has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called childless. 37For nothing will be impossible with God.”

18. 38“I am the Lord’s servant,” said Mary
38“I am the Lord’s servant,” said Mary. “May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her.

19. 38“I am the Lord’s servant,” said Mary
38“I am the Lord’s servant,” said Mary. “May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her.

20. 38“I am the Lord’s servant,” said Mary
38“I am the Lord’s servant,” said Mary. “May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her.

21. Mature themes will be discussed!
Warning to Parents!!
Mature themes will be discussed!

22. Luke 1: 26In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28And the angel came to her and said, “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you.” 29But she was deeply troubled by this statement, wondering what kind of greeting this could be.

24. Luke 1: 26In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28And the angel came to her and said, “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you.” 29But she was deeply troubled by this statement, wondering what kind of greeting this could be.

25. Luke 1: 26In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28And the angel came to her and said, “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you.” 29But she was deeply troubled by this statement, wondering what kind of greeting this could be.

26. Luke 1: 26In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28And the angel came to her and said, “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you.” 29But she was deeply troubled by this statement, wondering what kind of greeting this could be.

27. Luke 1: 26In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28And the angel came to her and said, “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you.” 29But she was deeply troubled by this statement, wondering what kind of greeting this could be.

28. Luke 1: 26In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28And the angel came to her and said, “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you.” 29But she was deeply troubled by this statement, wondering what kind of greeting this could be.

29. Luke 1: 26In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28And the angel came to her and said, “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you.” 29But she was deeply troubled by this statement, wondering what kind of greeting this could be.

30. Luke 1: 26In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28And the angel came to her and said, “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you.” 29But she was deeply troubled by this statement, wondering what kind of greeting this could be.

31. Luke 1: 26In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28And the angel came to her and said, “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you.” 29But she was deeply troubled by this statement, wondering what kind of greeting this could be.

32. Luke 1: 26In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28And the angel came to her and said, “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you.” 29But she was deeply troubled by this statement, wondering what kind of greeting this could be.

33. 30Then the angel told her: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31Now listen: You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David. 33He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and his kingdom will have no end.”

34. 30Then the angel told her: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31Now listen: You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David. 33He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and his kingdom will have no end.”

35. 30Then the angel told her: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31Now listen: You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David. 33He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and his kingdom will have no end.”

36. 30Then the angel told her: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31Now listen: You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David. 33He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and his kingdom will have no end.”

37. 30Then the angel told her: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31Now listen: You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David. 33He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and his kingdom will have no end.”

38. 30Then the angel told her: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31Now listen: You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David. 33He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and his kingdom will have no end.”

39. 30Then the angel told her: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31Now listen: You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David. 33He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and his kingdom will have no end.”

40. 30Then the angel told her: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31Now listen: You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David. 33He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and his kingdom will have no end.”

41. 30Then the angel told her: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31Now listen: You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David. 33He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and his kingdom will have no end.”

42. 30Then the angel told her: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31Now listen: You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus He …will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David. 33He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and his kingdom will have no end.”

43. 30Then the angel told her: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31Now listen: You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David. 33He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and his kingdom will have no end.”

44. 30Then the angel told her: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31Now listen: You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David. 33He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and his kingdom will have no end.”

45. 30Then the angel told her: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31Now listen: You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David. 33He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and his kingdom will have no end.”

46. Isaiah 9: 6For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. 7The dominion will be vast, and its prosperity will never end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from now on and forever. The zeal of the Lord of Armies will accomplish this.

47. Isaiah 9: 6For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. 7The dominion will be vast, and its prosperity will never end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from now on and forever. The zeal of the Lord of Armies will accomplish this.

48. Isaiah 9: 6For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. 7The dominion will be vast, and its prosperity will never end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from now on and forever. The zeal of the Lord of Armies will accomplish this.

49. Isaiah 9: 6For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. 7The dominion will be vast, and its prosperity will never end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from now on and forever. The zeal of the Lord of Armies will accomplish this.

50. Isaiah 9: 6For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. 7The dominion will be vast, and its prosperity will never end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from now on and forever. The zeal of the Lord of Armies will accomplish this.

51. Isaiah 9: 6For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. 7The dominion will be vast, and its prosperity will never end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from now on and forever. The zeal of the Lord of Armies will accomplish this.

52. Isaiah 9: 6For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. 7The dominion will be vast, and its prosperity will never end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from now on and forever. The zeal of the Lord of Armies will accomplish this.

53. Isaiah 9: 6For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. 7The dominion will be vast, and its prosperity will never end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from now on and forever. The zeal of the Lord of Armies will accomplish this.

54. Isaiah 9: 6For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. 7The dominion will be vast, and its prosperity will never end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from now on and forever. The zeal of the Lord of Armies will accomplish this.

55. Isaiah 9: 6For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. 7The dominion will be vast, and its prosperity will never end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from now on and forever. The zeal of the Lord of Armies will accomplish this.

56. 34Mary asked the angel, “How can this be, since I have not had sexual relations with a man?”

57. 34Mary asked the angel, “How can this be, since I have not had sexual relations with a man?”

58. 35The angel replied to her: “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. 36“And consider your relative Elizabeth - even she has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called childless. 37For nothing will be impossible with God.”

59. 35The angel replied to her: “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. 36“And consider your relative Elizabeth - even she has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called childless. 37For nothing will be impossible with God.”

60. 35The angel replied to her: “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. 36“And consider your relative Elizabeth - even she has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called childless. 37For nothing will be impossible with God.”

61. 35The angel replied to her: “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. 36“And consider your relative Elizabeth - even she has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called childless. 37For nothing will be impossible with God.”

62. 35The angel replied to her: “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. 36“And consider your relative Elizabeth - even she has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called childless. 37For nothing will be impossible with God.”

63. 35The angel replied to her: “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. 36“And consider your relative Elizabeth - even she has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called childless. 37For nothing will be impossible with God.”

64. 35The angel replied to her: “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. 36“And consider your relative Elizabeth - even she has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called childless. 37For nothing will be impossible with God.”

65. 38“I am the Lord’s servant,” said Mary
38“I am the Lord’s servant,” said Mary. “May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her.

66. 38“I am the Lord’s servant,” said Mary
38“I am the Lord’s servant,” said Mary. “May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her.

67. 38“I am the Lord’s servant,” said Mary
38“I am the Lord’s servant,” said Mary. “May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her.

68. 38 “I am the Lord’s servant… May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her.

69. COMMITMENT!
If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it. (Matthew 16:24-25)

70. COMMITMENT!
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. (Galatians 2:20)

71. XXX
COMMITMENT!
Surrender…
Control
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72. God Warren’s Contract with God ____________________________________
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Happy, blissful marriage
Happy, believing, successful children
Lotsa $$ with minimal hassles
Fulfilling work that’s not too hard
Good health for entire family
Big house, nice cars
Toys galore (horses, boat, RV, etc.)
I’ll be as committed to You as I want to be.
God

73. Warren God’s Contract with Warren ____________________________________
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Eternity is taken care of - forever
I’ll never leave you or forsake you
All things will work together for good
I will make you more like Me
I will finish what I started in you
Everything will happen to fulfill My purposes
Whatever material things I give you belong to me
You must surrender everything to me – completely
Warren

74. God will be glorified in our lives!
God’s Contract with You
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Cancer (Lymphoma)
Learn to trust Me
Cancer (Breast cancer)
Experience My healing
Broken back and hip, etc.
Deeper intimacy
Death of a child
Experiencing My Sovereignty
Unmet expectations
Follow Me
Dead-ended career
Clarified priorities
God will be glorified in our lives!
Your Name