The Annunciation to Mary (Luke 1:26–38)
- 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) Gabriel
B) Uriel
C) Raphael
D) Michael
- 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 become a queen
B) She would travel to Egypt
C) She would conceive a son
D) She would inherit wealth
- 4. What was the name of the son that Mary would bear?
A) David
B) Jesus
C) Isaac
D) John
- 5. Who was Mary's cousin that was also with child?
A) Miriam
B) Rebecca
C) Elizabeth
D) Sarah
- 6. What does the term 'Annunciation' refer to?
A) Jesus's birth
B) The Nativity
C) The Ascension
D) The announcement to Mary
- 7. What was Mary's immediate reaction upon seeing the angel?
A) She was troubled
B) She was angry
C) She was joyful
D) She was indifferent
- 8. What does Mary call herself in her response?
A) The daughter of Zion
B) The handmaid of men
C) The servant of the Lord
D) The queen
- 9. What did the angel say would be special about Jesus?
A) He would be called the Son of God
B) He would be a military leader
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 protect you
B) The Holy Spirit will guide you
C) The Holy Spirit will come upon you
D) The Holy Spirit will bless you
- 11. How does the text describe Mary in relation to God?
A) Powerful
B) Wealthy
C) Wise
D) Highly favored
- 12. What is the starting phrase of the Annunciation?
A) In the sixth month
B) Long ago
C) In the beginning
D) Once upon a time
- 13. What was Mary’s social status?
A) A young woman betrothed
B) A widow
C) A priestess
D) An elder woman
- 14. What does Mary represent in the context of the Annunciation?
A) Wealth and status
B) Rebellion and doubt
C) Obedience and faith
D) Power and authority
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