ATTRACTING GOD'S FAVOUR

Scripture: Luke 1: 26 – 56

In Nazareth where many virgins but only one particular virgin found favour before God. Favour is like a bright spot light that God shines on you and singles you out among many people.

Mary must have done something to attract such favour. God’s eyes are always going to and fro to favour his children. His Spot light shines on those who draw his attention through their acts of service from a pure heart.

Luke 1: 26 – 33

Discuss things that believers can do to attract God’s favour.

Luke 1: 34- 38

Mary’s question “How will it be” and Zechariah’s question “How can it be”. One question threw doubt on God’s ability to do what he said he will do. Many of us today repeat Zechariah’s question by doubting God’s promise for our lives. Heb. 4:2b tells us how we can miss God’s blessings
due to unbelief.  We are to grow in faith and hold God to his every word.

Many believers miss their blessings because of unbelief, how can we change this. Discuss

Luke 1: 39 – 56

One saying goes like this, “What an elder sees sitting down a younger person cannot see standing on a mountain”. Mary our humble virgin understood this and rushed to stay with her cousin Elizabeth to learn more. Likewise, as believers we should not abandoned the ancient land marks of our father’s (Leader’s in church). As we submit to their authority, we are protected, equipped and strength for the task ahead of us.

When our Leader’s give an instruction, how should we receive it (in anger, as harassment, in humility, in obedience & joy, e.t.c.)?Discuss.