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Good News Translation. The Birth of Jesus Is Announced. 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth's pregnancy God sent the angel Gabriel to a town in Galilee named Nazareth. 27 He had a message for a young woman promised in marriage to a man named Joseph, who was a descendant of King David.
- I. The Angelic Salutation of God’s Sovereignly Bestowed Favor
- II. The Angelic Proclamation of God’s Sovereignly Fulfilled Promises
- III. The Angelic Explanation of God’s Sovereignly Life-Giving Power
- Final Remarks
“The angel came to her and said, ‘Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you (1:28a). Mary was the recipient of God’s gracious favor. She is highly favored for the Lord was with her – i.e. she lived in the presence of God. Such is the high privilege and divine intimacy of the virgin Mary. This is a word of encouragement and comfort that God was...
The angel addresses Mary’s evident fear with a repeated word of encouragement: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God” (1:30). This is why she can be calm, at peace, unafraid – because she has been graciously-favored by God. “Favor” is God’s gracious choice of someone through whom God does something special. “Favor”is what God d...
Mary’s question has two aspects – biological and moral. First, the angel answers the biological question: “How can this be?” The explanation is that “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you” (1:35a). The conception will take place by direct, divine intervention, not through normal biological means. “Th...
This then is the announcement and explanation of the birth of Jesus - the Child whom Isaiah said would be born, the Son who would be given, the One whose shoulders would bear the full weight of his government, the One whose government will bring peace without end, the One who will bring peace and justice forever, the One who would be born to a youn...
New English Translation. Birth Announcement of Jesus the Messiah. 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy,[ a] the angel Gabriel[ b] was sent by[ c] God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth,[ d] 27 to a virgin engaged[ e] to a man whose name was Joseph, a descendant of David,[ f] and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The[ g] angel[ h ...
Luke 1:26-38. New King James Version. Christ’s Birth Announced to Mary. 26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David.
Nov 15, 2023 · Updated November 15, 2023. Bible Articles Video Audio. The Birth of Jesus Christ. This is a summary of the Biblical account of the birth of Jesus. You can read more in-depth Bible verses from the Scripture below and use the articles and videos to understand the meaning of this world-changing event in the Bible. Angels Visit Mary and Joseph.
Mar 15, 2006 · 2. The Birth Of Jesus (Matthew 1:18-25) The Book of Matthew begins with a genealogy tracing the line from Abraham (to whom the promises were made), through David (who became the first king in the line of the covenant promises), to Jesus Christ.
Jul 1, 2010 · Updated Jul 01, 2010. According to Luke's gospel, the angelic annunciation of the birth of the Savior of the world came not to important dignitaries or kings, but to shepherds tending their flocks in the middle of the night. While the recipients of the message were certainly important to God's plan, equally so were the sheep they watched.
