We must each come to a place where we trust God and are willing to follow Him completely, even when our circumstances look difficult.Īfter hearing the angel’s news, Mary went to visit her cousin Elizabeth. Still, Mary trusted that God would take care of her and she followed Him completely. How could she explain to people that she had a baby without being married? People might think she was crazy, or a liar. This would not be easy for this young Jewish girl. Mary was completely willing to be used by God to accomplish His plan. Unlike Zechariah, Mary did not doubt God’s power to make this incredible thing happen. What a privilege for Mary to hear the angel speak the name of Jesus.Īpplication: Mary believed God (Luke 1:45). This was the name of the Messiah that people had awaited for thousands of years! This is the name by which our prayers are heard and accepted by God (John 16:23). Say: Just imagine, Mary was the first person to hear the name of JESUS! The name Jesus means, “Jehovah is salvation,” or ,”The one true God saves.” This was the name by which all people could be saved from the punishment of their sin (Acts 4:12). “May it happen to me just as you said it would.” Then the angel left her.
But she has been pregnant for six months now. People thought she could not have children. So the holy One that is born will be called the Son of God. The power of the Most High God will cover you. The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come to you. Mary asked how she could possibly have a baby when she was not yet married. His kingdom will never end.” - Luke 1:31-33 He will rule forever over His people, who came from Jacob’s family. The Lord God will make Him a king like his father David of long ago. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High God. You will become pregnant and give birth to a son. Mary’s belief in God was pleasing to Him. Why was God pleased with her? Hebrews 11:6 says, “Without faith, it is impossible to please God.” There was nothing Mary had done to please God (Isaiah 64:6). She wasn’t royalty she wasn’t rich or famous. What if he came to tell you that God was pleased with you? Mary was no one special. Say: Can you imagine a mighty angel suddenly appearing in your bedroom one evening? No doubt, you would be terrified. God is very pleased with you.” - Luke 1:28-30 But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary. She wondered what kind of greeting this could be. Mary was very upset because of his words. The angel greeted her and said, “The Lord has given you special favor. Mary was probably somewhere around 14 or 15 years old. It was the custom of that time for girls to become engaged when they were young teenagers. But Joseph wasn’t royal he was a simple carpenter. Way, way back in Joseph’s family line was the Jewish King David. She was not married, but was engaged to marry a man named Joseph. She lived in the town of Nazareth, about a three-day trip from where Zechariah and Elizabeth lived.
Gabriel appeared to a young Jewish woman named Mary. Three months before John was born, the same angel who had appeared to Zechariah came to earth with the best news ever told. Say: Part of our story this week overlaps what we learned last week, so we need to back up a few months. God Sends an Angel to Mary (Luke 1:26-38) Suddenly he could talk! First he praised God, and then he spoke blessings over his son. This showed he finally believed all that the angel had told him. Say: But as soon as John was born, Zechariah wrote down the name John. Ask: What happened to Zechariah because he doubted God’s message? He couldn’t talk the entire time Elizabeth was pregnant. At first, Zechariah wasn’t so sure this would happen. He would be blessed by God and would announce that the Messiah, the Savior of the world, was coming. Ask: Can anyone remember the angel’s good news? The angel said that Zechariah’s wife was going to have a baby. Zechariah was a priest who was serving in the temple when an angel, one of God’s messengers, appeared to tell him some wonderful news. Last week we talked about an older Jewish couple named Zechariah and Elizabeth.
Props: Mary costume or headdress, Mary and Joseph Nativity figurines Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. Key Verse: The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Main Point: God graciously invites people who believe in Him to be a part of His plan.
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