Dictionary of Bible Themes Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, provides Christians with an example of obedience to God and trust in Christ. She shared in the sufferings of her son, and took her place alongside the other disciples. Luke 1:26; 2:39,51Mary's background She was from Nazareth Luke 1:5,36She was related to Elizabeth, a descendant of Aaron Luke 1:32Possibly descended from David Luke 1:27She was betrothed to Joseph Luke 1:34She was a virgin See also Isaiah 7:14The Greek word translated "virgin" means "young", "unmarried" and implies virginity. Betrothal might take place as early as 12 years old and lasted usually for a year, being as binding as a marriage contract, though without sexual relations. Matthew 1:23Luke 1:30-31 The events in Mary's life leading up to the birth of Jesus Christ The annunciation Luke 1:38Mary's response of submission and obedience See also Luke 1:46-55The Magnificat expresses Mary's wonder and joy Luke 1:42-45Elizabeth's response to Mary Luke 2:4-16Mary, the mother The birth of Jesus Christ Luke 2:51Her memories Luke 2:21-24Jesus Christ's circumcision and presentation Matthew 2:14Joseph and Mary were poor and they could not afford to offer a lamb (see Lev 12:8). The flight to Egypt Matthew 13:55-56Her other children Luke 2:48pp Mk 6:3 Her anxieties Mark 3:20-21,31Her doubts about Jesus Christ Mark 3:34-35She could not dominate Jesus Christ John 2:4pp Mt 12:48-50 pp Lk 8:19-21 John 2:5Mary, the disciple Mary acknowledges Jesus Christ's authority John 19:25At the wedding at Cana. Mary at the cross John 19:26-27Many Christians see this as the poignant fulfilment of Simeon's prophecy in Lk 2:35. Mary in Jesus Christ's family Acts 1:14See also Mary praying with other disciples 2515 Christ, birth of2520 Christ, childhood 2525 Christ, cross of 2540 Christ, genealogy 2595 incarnation 5740 virgin 7334 circumcision |
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