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Mary Bible Study Guide

Second Temple · 18 BC – 45 AD (63 years)

Mother of Jesus; her 'yes' to the angel echoes through every generation of the church.

From the family tree

Spouse
Joseph
Children
Jesus, James (brother of Jesus), Jude (brother of Jesus)
Dates
18 BC – 45 AD (63 years)
Era
Second Temple

Teaching prompt

Mary's Magnificat (Luke 1:46–55) is a song full of scripture. What does she know about God?

Reflection

What would your own 'song' look like if you had to summarise what God has done for you?

Points to Jesus

Mary carries the promised Seed of Genesis 3:15 — the one through whom God Himself enters the line of Abraham and David. Galatians 4:4 sums it up: 'when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman.'

Discussion questions

  1. How does Mary's response to Gabriel compare with Zechariah's in Luke 1:18?
  2. Which Old Testament voices do you hear echoed in the Magnificat?
  3. What does Jesus' care for Mary from the cross show you about Him?

Scripture