Southview Baptist Church
Portraits of the King — The Announcement Portrait
This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield begins our Christmas sermon series, Portraits of the King. This sermon from Luke 1:28-33 serves as a reminder to Christians of the hope we have in Jesus as our sovereign King. As we face uncertainties and challenges in life, recognizing Jesus as the Lion of Judah reassures us of His authority and kingdom. It encourages us to trust in His plan and reign, even in our struggles. Video of the worship service is available beginning Sunday at 9:30 AM at https://southviewbaptist.org/live.
Locations & Times
Southview Baptist Church
3434 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68502, USA
Sunday 9:30 AM
1. Anticipating Grace: From the promise in Genesis 3:15, generations lived in eager expectation, awaiting the fulfillment of God's enduring promise (28‑31a).
• God’s favor and initiative were worth waiting for (28).
• Because of God's favor, the fear of the Lord means reverence, not fear (29‑30).
• God’s grace moved Him to step into creation, bringing the ultimate solution (31a).
Action: Anticipate God’s work — even when it means believing in the unexpected.
• God’s favor and initiative were worth waiting for (28).
• Because of God's favor, the fear of the Lord means reverence, not fear (29‑30).
• God’s grace moved Him to step into creation, bringing the ultimate solution (31a).
Action: Anticipate God’s work — even when it means believing in the unexpected.
2. Restoring Glory: The broken image of Adam would be made whole in the Son of God (31b‑32a).
• Jesus’ name itself, meaning “God saves,” reiterates His mission (31b).
• The pinnacle of creation was superseded in Christ (32a).
• The solution is nothing short of profound: God the Son became incarnate (32a).
Action: In life’s trials, remember we can depend on the Son of God, God with us.
• Jesus’ name itself, meaning “God saves,” reiterates His mission (31b).
• The pinnacle of creation was superseded in Christ (32a).
• The solution is nothing short of profound: God the Son became incarnate (32a).
Action: In life’s trials, remember we can depend on the Son of God, God with us.
3. Restoring the Kingdom: The fallen throne of David would be rebuilt in the Lion of Judah (32b‑33).
• Jesus was born heir of an eternal kingdom (32b, 2 Samuel 7:12‑16).
• Jesus was born King of Israel (33a).
• Jesus was born King for eternity (33b).
Action: Ask yourself, “How am I anticipating the reality of a coming eternal kingdom?”
• Jesus was born heir of an eternal kingdom (32b, 2 Samuel 7:12‑16).
• Jesus was born King of Israel (33a).
• Jesus was born King for eternity (33b).
Action: Ask yourself, “How am I anticipating the reality of a coming eternal kingdom?”
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Listen to the sermon and find out more about Southview by visiting our website. Sermons are normally posted on Sunday afternoons after the service and are available via the website or whichever app you enjoy listening to podcasts on, such as: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Pocket Casts, and many more.
https://southviewbaptist.org/podcastWatch the Worship Service
In addition to the audio for this sermon, we livestream our service beginning at 9:30 AM on Sundays, and it is available for replay anytime at the conclusion of the service.
https://southviewbaptist.org/live