The Announcement to Mary
Liberal, Kansas and High Plains news leader, continues a series on the gospels, revealing the work of God through Jesus.
In the transition from the old to the new covenant, God uses various individuals, including Herod, Gabriel, Joseph, Mary, Zacharias, and Elizabeth, as well as the words of ancient prophets.
Leading up to Jesus' birth, several announcements were made, including the encounter between Zacharias and the angel Gabriel in the temple, and later, Joseph's reception of news about the coming child.
In Luke chapter 1, the account of the angel announcing the birth of Jesus to Mary is given, with two notable aspects: Luke writes from Mary's viewpoint, after spending time with and interviewing her, and Luke reveals Jesus' arrival through universal human relationships, emphasizing not just Jewish heritage.
God communicated His plan through a divine messenger (Gabriel), and Mary's response of self-surrender made possible God's expression of Himself in Jesus.
Author's summary: Exploring the gospel of Luke and the announcement of Jesus' birth to Mary.
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