The Annunciation in the Bible
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Mary was described as having intelligence, prayerfulness, modesty, and ______.

faith

Gabriel announced to Mary that she would conceive and bear a son named ______.

Jesus

Mary questioned Gabriel by asking, 'How will this be, since I do not know ______?'

man

Gabriel explained that the Holy Spirit would come upon Mary and the power of the Most High would ______ her.

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Gabriel revealed that Mary's cousin Elizabeth was unexpectedly ______, despite her age.

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Mary's response was described as admirable and ______.

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The divine request was 'far beyond human ______.'

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Mary referred to herself as the ______ of the Lord.

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Gabriel departed after Mary's ______.

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Mary prepared to visit her cousin ______.

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Mary and Elizabeth were part of God's great ______.

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Mary's act was described as being done with profound ______.

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Elizabeth was pregnant for ______ months

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The message from God was delivered by ______

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Mary lived in a town called ______

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Galilee was viewed as a location where people mixed with ______

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Mary's parents are traditionally identified as ______ and Ann

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At the time of the event, Mary was around ______ years old

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Mary was described as sweet, deeply ______, and somewhat of a dreamer

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People in Nazareth doubted that anything truly ______ could come from their town

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Later, it became clear how significant Mary's ______ was in God's plan

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The Gospels describe Mary's extraordinary ______ in greater detail

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Mary's response

Mary's acceptance of God's will, humble and dignified, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord... let it be to me according to your word."

Divine request

A request from God that is beyond human grasp.

Mary's dignity

Mary's composure and grace when accepting a monumental task, though deeply moving.

Elizabeth

A significant figure in a divine plan, in connection with Mary.

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God's plan

A profound and unfolding design involving Mary and others.

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Gabriel's departure

Gabriel, after delivering God's request, leaves.

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Mary's visit

Mary promptly visits Elizabeth after accepting God's request.

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Mary's reaction to Gabriel's announcement

Mary expressed wonder and uncertainty regarding how her pregnancy would occur given her betrothal to Joseph. She asked, "How will this be, since I do not know man?"

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Gabriel's response to Mary's question

Gabriel explained that the Holy Spirit would come upon Mary, and the power of the Most High would overshadow her, making the conception possible.

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Mary's faith

Mary's openness to God's will, her modesty, and resoluteness are showcased in this conversation with Gabriel.

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Gabriel's announcement

Gabriel told Mary she would conceive and bear a son, named Jesus, who would be called the Son of God and a great Son of the Most High.

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Elizabeth's pregnancy

Gabriel revealed Elizabeth, Mary's cousin, would have a child despite her advanced age; emphasizing divine power.

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Mary's Location

Mary lived in Nazareth, Galilee, a less important location for Jewish people.

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Mary's Age

Mary was likely around fifteen years old at the Annunciation.

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Galilee's Reputation

Galilee was viewed negatively by some Jews for its mix of people and Roman influences.

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Annunciation Message

Gabriel delivered a message from God about a great event.

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Mary's Character

Mary was known for her faith, sweet nature, and somewhat dreamy personality.

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Nazareth's Context

Nazareth was a less prominent location.

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Significance of Mary's Role

Mary's part in God's plan was significant.

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Mary's Status

Mary was unknown outside of her family and close community before the Annunciation event.

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Study Notes

The Annunciation

  • The text describes Elizabeth, who was six months pregnant.
  • God dispatched Gabriel to a young Jewish woman in Nazareth, a town in Galilee.
  • Nazareth was an isolated corner of Galilee.
  • At that time, Galilee was not significant to Jews of Judea or Jerusalem.
  • Nazareth was in a valley cut off from the world.
  • It was a proverbial joke that anything good would come from Nazareth.
  • The young woman's name was Mariam (Mary).
  • Mary was around fifteen years old.
  • Tradition indicates her parents were Joachim and Ann.
  • Mary was entirely open to God's will.
  • Gabriel spoke to Mary in startling words: "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you!"
  • Mary responded with wonderment and asked, "How will this be, since I do not know man?"
  • Gabriel's response: "The Holy Spirit will come upon you."
  • Elizabeth was Mary's cousin.
  • Elizabeth was six months pregnant.
  • Mary visited Elizabeth.
  • God had made the two women part of His great project.

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