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Luke 1: 26-30
(1535 Coverdale Bible)
And in the sixte moneth was the angell Gabriel sent from God in to a cite of Galile, called Nazareth,
27 vnto a virgin that was spoused vnto a man, whose name was Ioseph, of the house of Dauid, and the virgins name was Mary.
28 And the angell came in vnto her, and sayde: Hayle thou full of grace, the LORDE is with the: blessed art thou amonge wemen.
29 Wha she sawe him, she was abasshed at his sayenge, and thought: What maner of salutacion is this?
30 And the angell sayde vnto her: Feare not Mary, for thou hast foude grace with God.

translation:

And in the sixth month was the angel Gabriel sent from God into a city of Galilee, called Nazareth, unto a virgin that was spoused (betrothed) to a man, whose name was Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgins name was Mary. And the angel came unto her, and said, “Hail (greetings) thou full of grace, the Lord is with you: blessed art thou among women. Wen she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and thought: “What manner of salutation is this?” And the angel told her, “Fear not Mary, for thou hast found grace with God”.

summary:

Six months after Gabriel appears to the elderly priest Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth announcing John the Baptist, Gabriel appears in Nazareth to a virgin, Mary, betrothed to Joseph. She is told she will bear a Son, Jesus, who will “reign over the house of Jacob forever”. Mary asks how, since she is a virgin; Gabriel explains, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you…For nothing will be impossible with God”. Mary responds, “I am the Lord’s servant…May it happen to me as you have said”.

 Faith, Doubt, and Discipline

• Zechariah’s muteness illustrates loving correction: God keeps His promise while growing His servant’s trust.
• Mary’s question differs in tone – seeking understanding, not expressing disbelief.
• Luke presents belief as humble acceptance of God’s word, echoed in Elizabeth’s blessing

Key Truths

• God breaks centuries of silence with grace, not condemnation.
• Salvation blends personal blessing (barren couple, humble virgin) with national hope.
• God’s promises to Abraham and David converge in Jesus.
• Nothing is impossible with God

Practical Application

• Trust grows as we rehearse God’s past faithfulness, as Mary and Zechariah do in their songs.
• Doubt is met with grace; silence can become a school of faith.
• Joy is a mark of God’s work – from unborn John leaping to neighbors rejoicing.
• The Holy Spirit still ignites praise, guides destiny, and empowers witness.

Embrace God’s Plan
Be open to God’s calling, as Mary was, trusting His plan even when it defies human understanding.

Worship and Praise
Cultivate a heart of worship, using Mary’s Magnificat as a model for praising God for His mighty works.

Proclaim God’s Promises
Share the hope and salvation found in Christ, as Zechariah did, recognizing the fulfillment of God’s promises.

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