Hi, I'm Robert Jeffress and I'm glad to serve as your Bible teacher every day on this great radio station on today's edition of Pathway to Victory.

Now when we come to verse 26 of Luke 1, we find Gabriel coming to earth again with another birth announcement,

but this time he's not coming to an elderly priest who's in the temple burning incense on the altar.

Instead, this birth announcement is made to a starry-eyed teenage girl who's preparing for the most exciting event in her life.

Welcome to Pathway to Victory with author and pastor Dr. Robert Jeffress.

One day in the tiny city of Nazareth, an angel appeared to a young woman named Mary.

So why would God pick such an average and seemingly ordinary girl to be the mother of the Savior?

Today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffress reveals that Mary was not some random choice but a true servant of God.

Now here's our Bible teacher to introduce today's message. Dr. Jeffress?

Thanks David and welcome to Pathway to Victory. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend with your family and friends.

Today's program is especially exciting because we're turning the page on Thanksgiving and giving our complete attention to celebrating the Savior.

Jesus Christ. Beginning today and up to Christmas day, we're going to examine the miraculous events that shaped our Christian faith.

Plus, we're going to express our joy together by singing and listening to our favorite songs of the season.

That's not all. This is the first day I get to tell you about the brand new 2023 Leatherbound Pathway to Victory Daily Devotional.

It's ready. And there's a copy waiting for you right now. You know, spending a few minutes every day in God's Word is one of the most important disciplines in the Christian life.

The Bible is a lantern that lights our path. So to help guide you during the coming New Year, I've written this devotional for you.

There's a chapter for every single weekday in 2023. And it's my gift to you when you give a generous year in gift to Pathway to Victory.

As part of the light in the darkness, matching challenge that begins today.

I'll say more later in the program, but right now I want you to join me in the worship center at first Baptist Dallas.

Our congregation loves to sing and is one of our valued listeners. You're part of the family.

So join with us right now as we raise our voices in praise.

O come, O ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem.

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