The Incredible Character and Virgin Conception of Mary (Luke 1:26-38)

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The Incredible Character and Virgin Conception of Mary (Luke 1:26-38) Bible Reading: In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you." Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end." "How will this be," Mary asked the angel, "since I am a virgin?" The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be barren is in her sixth month. For nothing is impossible with God." "I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May it be to me as you have said." Then the angel left her. Luke 1:26-38 Scripture Reflections to Consider: What is another name for the angel Gabriel? What can be said about Mary's birth? According to scripture, was she born with less of a sinful nature than anyone else? What is the character of Mary? How much are you experiencing the favor of God our Father in your life today? Between Mary and Joseph, who did the angel appear to first? What would Mary have understood about the phrase "Son of the Most High"? What is different between Mary's and Zechariah's response to Gabriel? What extra assurance is Mary given because of her faith? Are you the Lord's servant today? For more information about our ministry, please visit https://www.kingdomd.org. If you'd like to email us directly, you can reach us at [email protected].

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