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To whom did Gabriel first appear to announce a birth?
To whom did Gabriel first appear to announce a birth?
Where did the annunciation to Mary take place?
Where did the annunciation to Mary take place?
According to the passage, who is Jesus?
According to the passage, who is Jesus?
What was Mary's reaction to Gabriel's announcement?
What was Mary's reaction to Gabriel's announcement?
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What significant theme does the passage convey regarding Mary?
What significant theme does the passage convey regarding Mary?
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Study Notes
The Annunciation
- Gabriel, an angel, announces to Mary that she will conceive and bear a son, Jesus.
- Mary is surprised and asks how this can be since she is betrothed.
- Gabriel responds that the Holy Spirit will come upon her, and God's power will overshadow her.
- The child will be called holy, the Son of God.
- Mary's cousin, Elizabeth, is also pregnant, despite being older.
- Nazareth, where Mary lives, is viewed as insignificant.
Zechariah's Response
- Zechariah, a priest, is told by Gabriel that his wife, Elizabeth, will bear a son.
- Zechariah is initially skeptical, unable to speak until after the event.
- He doubts that something so remarkable could happen, questioning the feasibility of a miraculous event.
Mary's Character
- Mary is described as intelligent, prayerful, modest, and resolute.
- She is receptive to God's will.
- Her initial reaction to the angel's message is likely wonderment, further emphasizing her awe and surprise at the announcement.
Setting and Significance
- The setting of Nazareth in Galilee contrasts with the grandeur of Jerusalem.
- Nazareth was viewed as insignificant, which highlights the importance of divine intervention, and the humble origins of Jesus.
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Description
This quiz explores the biblical account of the Annunciation, where the angel Gabriel shares the news of Jesus' conception to Mary, and Zechariah's reaction to the announcement of his son, John the Baptist. Analyze Mary's characteristics and her reception of God's message, as well as Zechariah's skepticism and its implications. Test your understanding of these pivotal moments in the nativity story.
