| Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 1041B recorded on December 1, 1985 teaching from Luke 1:1-56 – So You May Know. |
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens examines Luke 1:1-56, focusing on the Nativity story as he emphasizes Luke’s meticulous research and detailed account, contrasting it with the other Gospels. Key themes include Mary’s complete submission to God’s will (“handmaid of the Lord”), Joseph’s unwavering love and protection of Mary, and the spiritual significance of offering one’s body, soul, and spirit as a living sacrifice to God. Pastor Stevens uses the narrative to encourage listeners to examine their own hearts and dedicate themselves wholly to God, mirroring Mary’s devotion and contrasting the humble circumstances of Jesus’ birth with the potential squalor within individual hearts.