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What was Mary's initial reaction to the angel Gabriel's announcement?
What was Mary's initial reaction to the angel Gabriel's announcement?
- Overwhelming joy and excitement
- A combination of wonder, apprehension, and fear (correct)
- Anger and disbelief
- Immediate acceptance and unwavering faith
What specific point did the angel make about Jesus's reign?
What specific point did the angel make about Jesus's reign?
- It would span across several different kingdoms
- It would extend over the house of Jacob eternally (correct)
- It would be short and impactful like his life
- It would be limited to a specific region
The angel's message about Elizabeth's pregnancy was used to illustrate what key concept?
The angel's message about Elizabeth's pregnancy was used to illustrate what key concept?
- The blessings that come with old age
- The importance of family connections in God's plan
- God's ability to overcome natural limitations and fulfill his promises (correct)
- The differing paths women take in fulfilling God's will
How is Mary's response to the angel's prophecy categorized?
How is Mary's response to the angel's prophecy categorized?
What key attribute of Jesus is highlighted by the fact he will be called 'the Son of God'?
What key attribute of Jesus is highlighted by the fact he will be called 'the Son of God'?
Flashcards
The Annunciation
The Annunciation
The biblical event where Angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she will conceive Jesus.
Mary's initial response
Mary's initial response
Mary expressed wonder and asked how she could conceive as a virgin, showing apprehension and curiosity.
The message of the angel
The message of the angel
Gabriel told Mary she had God's favor and her son would be called the Son of the Most High, reigning forever.
Elizabeth's pregnancy
Elizabeth's pregnancy
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Mary's practicality
Mary's practicality
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Study Notes
Mary's Annoucement
- Mary, a devout woman, was visited by the angel Gabriel
- Gabriel revealed that God had chosen her to bear Jesus
- Mary worried about how this would be possible
- Gabriel reassured her that the Holy Spirit would conceive the baby
- The child would be called Jesus and be the Son of God
Zechariah's Question
- Zechariah was also visited by angels
- He questioned how this could be true
- His skepticism was met with punishment of silence
- He was temporarily unable to speak
Mary's Virginity
- Mary was betrothed to Joseph
- Mary was committed to perpetual virginity
- This was an expression of total commitment to God
God's Will
- God's will was apparent in Mary's dialogue with Gabriel
- Mary's understanding of God's will led to her commitment to him
- God's will was clear and apparent to Mary through the words of Gabriel in her presence
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