JESUS BIRTH ANNOUNCED
Luke 1:26-56
I. Gabriel Tells Mary (26-38)
a. The reference to the sixth month in vs. 26 relates back to vs. 24. What is this telling us?
b. According to Scripture what was known of Mary in vs. 27?
c. Why is this important to Christian doctrine?
d. How does Gabriel address Mary and how did she respond?
e. What was Gabriel’s announcement?
f. What was true of the Child Mary would have?
g. What proof does Gabriel offer to validate God’s promise?
h. Is Mary agreeable?
II. Appointed to: (39-45)
a. How does Mary validate what Gabriel told her?
b. Was Elizabeth in any way affected by Mary’s visit?
c. What was the only way Elizabeth knew what was happening with Mary?
d. Was Mary esteemed by her cousin or was it only her Baby?
e. How did John the Baptist (still in the womb) respond to Mary’s greeting / the presence of the Christ?
III. Mary’s Song (46-56)
a. In Mary’s song who is exalted?
b. How does Mary regard herself?
c. Individually or nationally (Israel) what defining characteristic of God moves Him to do what He is doing?
IV. Application: Who chose Mary for the role of being Jesus mother and why? (was it something she deserved etc)
