The Spirit Filled People of The Christmas Story in Luke Ch. 1
Stand-alone Sermon
• Spirit Filled; those who are under the control of The Holy Spirit in both speech and actions
• Spirit Filled; as close to God as a person can be in this physical life
• Spirit Filled; unique to Old Testament experiences before the Pentecost just after Christ's Ascension back to The Father
• Spirit Filled; after Pentecost, the normal relationship of those who are believers in Christ
The Spirit Filled People
1. John - v. 15
Evidence - v. 41 - before his birth
2. Mary vs. 38
Evidence - vs. 46-55 her song of thanksgiving and praise
3. Elizabeth vs. 41
Evidence - vs. 42-45
4. Zacharias - vs. 63-66
Evidence - vs. 67-79; his song of thanksgiving and praise
Conclusion: God and The Christmas Story
a. Spoke to the prophets in the Old Testament
b. Gave certain promises concerning The Coming of His Son
c. Spoke to certain individual who would be involved in God's Wonderful story
d. God's message to the Whole World