Mary's Divine Encounters: Messages of Joy and Blessings
Explore the profound encounters of Mary with divine messengers like Gabriel, Elizabeth, and Joseph, bringing messages of joy, honor, and salvation from sins. Witness Mary's journey through the words of those who heard from God.
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What Mary Pondered Hearing God through Others
When the angel came to her, he said, Rejoice, favored one! The Lord is with you! She was confused by these words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. Luke 1:28-29 (CEB)
The angel said, Dont be afraid, Mary. God is honoring you. Look! You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be great and he will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of David his father. He will rule over Jacob s house forever, and there will be no end to his kingdom. Luke 1:30-33 (CEB)
God has blessed you above all women, and he has blessed the child you carry. Why do I have this honor, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? As soon as I heard your greeting, the baby in my womb jumped for joy. Happy is she who believed that the Lord would fulfill the promises he made to her. Luke 1:42b-45 (CEB)
As he was thinking about [calling off their engagement quietly so he didn t humiliate her], an angel from the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, Joseph son of David, don t be afraid to take Mary as your wife, because the child she carries was conceived by the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you will call him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins. Matthew 1:20-21 (CEB)
From Whom (and What) did Mary hear? Gabriel: Joy, Honor, King of Israel Elizabeth: Blessing, Joy, Happiness Joseph: Holy Spirit, Jesus , saving from sins
When the time came for their ritual cleansing, in accordance with the Law from Moses, they brought Jesus up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord. (It s written in the Law of the Lord, Every firstborn male will be dedicated to the Lord. ) They offered a sacrifice in keeping with what s stated in the Law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.
A man named Simeon was in Jerusalem. He was righteous and devout. He eagerly anticipated the restoration of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. The Holy Spirit revealed to him that he wouldn t die before he had seen the Lord s Christ. Led by the Spirit, he went into the temple area. Meanwhile, Jesus parents brought the child to the temple so that they could do what was customary under the Law. Simeon took Jesus in his arms and praised God. He said,
Now, master, let your servant go in peace according to your word, because my eyes have seen your salvation. You prepared this salvation in the presence of all peoples. It s a light for revelation to the Gentiles and a glory for your people Israel. His father and mother were amazed by what was said about him. Luke 2:22-33 (CEB)
From Whom (and What) did Mary hear? Gabriel: Joy, Honor, King of Israel Elizabeth: Blessing, Joy, Happiness Joseph: Holy Spirit, Jesus , saving from sins Shepherds: Joy, Savior, Messiah, Peace Simeon: Salvation, Light to Gentiles, Glory
Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, This boy is assigned to be the cause of the falling and rising of many in Israel and to be a sign that generates opposition so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your innermost being too. Luke 2:34-35 (CEB)
From Whom (and What) did Mary hear? Gabriel: Joy, Honor, King of Israel Elizabeth: Blessing, Joy, Happiness Joseph: Holy Spirit, Jesus , saving from sins Shepherds: Joy, Savior, Messiah, Peace Simeon: Salvation, Light to Gentiles, Glory Cause of Falling & Rising, Opposition, Sword piercing innermost being
There was also a prophet, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, who belonged to the tribe of Asher. She was very old. After she married, she lived with her husband for seven years. She was now an 84-year-old widow. She never left the temple area but worshipped God with fasting and prayer night and day. She approached at that very moment and began to praise God and to speak about Jesus to everyone who was looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem. Luke 2:36-38 (CEB)
From Whom (and What) did Mary hear? Gabriel: Joy, Honor, King of Israel Elizabeth: Blessing, Joy, Happiness Joseph: Holy Spirit, Jesus , saving from sins Shepherds: Joy, Savior, Messiah, Peace Simeon: Salvation, Light to Gentiles, Glory Cause of Falling & Rising, Opposition, Sword piercing innermost being Anna: Praising God, good news, Redemption
