- 1. The Annunciation to Mary, as narrated in the Gospel of Luke (1:26–38), recounts a pivotal moment in Christian theology where the angel Gabriel is sent by God to the humble town of Nazareth, in Galilee, to deliver an extraordinary message to a young virgin named Mary. This divine encounter occurs in the sixth month of Elizabeth's pregnancy, establishing a connection between the imminent birth of John the Baptist and the miraculous announcement to Mary. Gabriel greets her with a salutation of grace, calling her 'highly favored' and proclaiming that the Lord is with her. Initially troubled by this greeting, Mary is reassured by the angel who informs her that she will conceive a child, Jesus, who will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The angel explains that this will happen by the power of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the miraculous nature of the event. Mary, reflecting obedience and faith, questions how this can be, given her virginity, and is told that nothing is impossible with God. In a stunning expression of acceptance, Mary replies, 'I am the Lord’s servant. May your word to me be fulfilled,' thereby consenting to God's plan and marking the beginning of the incarnation. This moment of divine announcement not only highlights Mary's pivotal role in the narrative of salvation but also serves as a reflection of her faith and submission to God's will, setting the stage for the birth of Jesus, the Messiah.
Who was the angel that visited Mary?
A) Uriel
B) Michael
C) Gabriel
D) Raphael
- 2. In which town did the Annunciation take place?
A) Capernaum
B) Bethlehem
C) Nazareth
D) Jerusalem
- 3. What did the angel Gabriel tell Mary?
A) She would inherit wealth
B) She would become a queen
C) She would travel to Egypt
D) She would conceive a son
- 4. What was the name of the son that Mary would bear?
A) Jesus
B) John
C) David
D) Isaac
- 5. Who was Mary's cousin that was also with child?
A) Elizabeth
B) Sarah
C) Rebecca
D) Miriam
- 6. What does the term 'Annunciation' refer to?
A) Jesus's birth
B) The Nativity
C) The announcement to Mary
D) The Ascension
- 7. What was Mary's immediate reaction upon seeing the angel?
A) She was joyful
B) She was indifferent
C) She was troubled
D) She was angry
- 8. What does Mary call herself in her response?
A) The queen
B) The servant of the Lord
C) The handmaid of men
D) The daughter of Zion
- 9. What did the angel say would be special about Jesus?
A) He would be a military leader
B) He would be called the Son of God
C) He would be a prophet
D) He would be a great teacher
- 10. What does the angel tell Mary about the Holy Spirit?
A) The Holy Spirit will bless you
B) The Holy Spirit will protect you
C) The Holy Spirit will guide you
D) The Holy Spirit will come upon you
- 11. How does the text describe Mary in relation to God?
A) Wise
B) Wealthy
C) Highly favored
D) Powerful
- 12. What is the starting phrase of the Annunciation?
A) In the beginning
B) Long ago
C) In the sixth month
D) Once upon a time
- 13. What was Mary’s social status?
A) An elder woman
B) A widow
C) A young woman betrothed
D) A priestess
- 14. What does Mary represent in the context of the Annunciation?
A) Obedience and faith
B) Power and authority
C) Wealth and status
D) Rebellion and doubt
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