The Announcement About Jesus (1:29–38)* The announcement of Jesus’ birth, which is formulated like Old Testament announcements (Gen 16:11; Is 7:14), stresses three things about Jesus: his position (Son of God, Son of the Most High, ruler), his authority (seated on Israel’s throne forever; ruler of a kingdom that will never end) and his divine ties (the Holy Spirit will come … and … overshadow you). In short, Jesus is the promised king of the Davidic line. Old Testament roots for this promise come
Luke 1:29–38