26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a village in Galilee, 27 to a virgin named Mary. She was engaged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of King David. 28 Gabriel appeared to her and said, “Greetings,[d] favored woman! The Lord is with you![e]”
29 Confused and disturbed, Mary tried to think what the angel could mean. 30 “Don’t be afraid, Mary,” the angel told her, “for you have found favor with God! 31 You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32 He will be very great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his ancestor David.33 And he will reign over Israel forever; his Kingdom will never end!”
34 Mary asked the angel, “But how can this happen? I am a virgin.”
35 The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the baby to be born will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God. 36 What’s more, your relative Elizabeth has become pregnant in her old age! People used to say she was barren, but she has conceived a son and is now in her sixth month.37 For the word of God will never fail.[g]”
38 Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.” And then the angel left her.
Mimi
1. What did the angels say to Mary to tell her she was going to have a baby and how did she respond to it?
A: Do not be afraid, Mary you have found favor with God. Mary questioned by saying” But how can this happen? I am a virgin.”
2. How will the word of God never fail?
A: God said that Jesus was going to be born, and he was born. God never lies.
Hannah
3. Why does Gabriel call Mary a favored woman?
A: God calls Mary a favored woman because she is the mother of Jesus. Mary believes in God, so the lord will always be with her.
4. What does the angel mean when he says, ”The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you.”?
A: The angel means that Mary will be watched over by God. She was blessed with Jesus, and God will help her with the birth.
Gianna
5. In verse 38, why does Mary say, “I am the Lord’s servant, ”and how will she be serving the Lord?
A: Mary says, “I am the Lord’s servant,” because Gabriel, an Angel from God, went down to Nazareth to tell Mary that she will be doing a big favor for God, which she could get made fun of. Mary will be serving the Lord by carrying Jesus for nine months straight.
6. Why do you think that Mary was so confident in having a child before she was married?
A: Mary’s confidence was a big deal. Mary was willing to endure shame just to bring God’s son to life. She didn’t question what the Angel or God said, but accepted it. She trusted that God’s word will never fail.
Prayer
Dear God,
I pray that everyone does good on their tests. Please help all the people that need your blessings. Thank you for Mr. Alfaro, Mrs.Drake, and Mr. Beaty. Watch over everyone during Thanksgiving Break, and I pray for safe travels.
