Luke 1:26-56
Key Verse 1:32,33 “He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end.”
1. What can we learn about Mary in verses 26-28? What is the significance of Mary being pledged to be married to Joseph, a descendant of David? What is God asking Mary to do and why would it be difficult to accept? (31)
2. What do verses 32-33 reveal about who Jesus is? (cf. 2 Samuel 7:11-13)
3. How did the angel help Mary to believe and accept God’s mission? (34-38)
4. In what respects was Mary’s visit to Elizabeth an act of faith? (39-45) How did Elizabeth counsel and encourage her?
5. How could Mary rejoice in God despite her difficult circumstances? (46-49) What does Mary say about who God is? (50-55) How can we have the same joy?