Read Luke 1:26-38:
26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!” 29 But when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and considered what manner of greeting this was. 30 Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus. 32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. 33 And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end.” 34 Then Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I do not know a man?” 35 And the angel answered and said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God. 36 Now indeed, Elizabeth your relative has also conceived a son in her old age; and this is now the sixth month for her who was called barren. 37 For with God nothing will be impossible.” 38 Then Mary said, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.
1. We see the angel share more miraculous news with Mary in verse 36 and then make an important declaration in verse 37. Why do you think Gabriel shared the testimony of Elizabeth with Mary?
2. Rewrite Mary’s response in verse 38 in your own words.
3. In this passage we see two important steps in receiving a word or direction from the Lord. It’s good to build our faith through God’s goodness that has already visibly manifested. It’s also important to humble and submit oneself to the Word of Lord has given. Think about what God’s doing in your life right now. Do you need to do one of these steps?
1. I think it helped Mary grow faith in what was promised to her. Being with people who are also walking out things in faith helps bolster our own. 2. I am submitting myself to you, Lord. I trust and have faith in what you say.
1. We see the angel share more miraculous new with Mary in verse 36 and then make an important declaration in verse 37. Why do you think Gabriel share the testimony of Elizabeth with Mary?Authentication helps when you can see the miracle in someone else's life to believe it in your own. That the origin if the miracle is real and true and his promise is eternal. Strengthening and becoming steadfast in something so major but keeping it silent until the right time. Wow so amazing. For with God nothing is impossible.building her faith up!2. Rewrite Mary's response in verse 38 in your own words. Then Mary said, \”yes I am the maidservant of the Lord! Let him use me for His glory!Let this fulfill the prophecy according to your sacred word. \”And the angel departed from her.3. In this passage we see two important steps in receiving a word or direction from the Lord. It's good to build our faith through God's goodness that has already visibly manifested. It's also important to humble and submit oneself to the Word of Lord has given. Think about what God's doing in your life right now. Do you need to do one of these steps?To walk more humbly yes and to see what God is doing around me as well as in me and in others.