Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5070 Individuals in OT and NT » 5099 Mary, mother of Jesus Christ 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. Mary's background She was from Nazareth She was related to Elizabeth, a descendant of Aaron Luke 1:5,36 Possibly descended from David She was betrothed to Joseph She was a virgin Luke 1:34 The 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. See also Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23 The events in Mary's life leading up to the birth of Jesus Christ The annunciation Mary's response of submission and obedience The Magnificat expresses Mary's wonder and joy See also Luke 1:46-55 Elizabeth's response to Mary Mary, the mother The birth of Jesus Christ Her memories Jesus Christ's circumcision and presentation Luke 2:21-24 Joseph and Mary were poor and they could not afford to offer a lamb (see Lev 12:8). The flight to Egypt Her other children Her anxieties Her doubts about Jesus Christ Mark 3:20-21,31 She could not dominate Jesus Christ Mark 3:34-35 pp Matthew 12:48-50 pp Luke 8:19-21; John 2:4 Mary, the disciple Mary acknowledges Jesus Christ's authority John 2:5 At the wedding at Cana. Mary at the cross John 19:25 Many Christians see this as the poignant fulfilment of Simeon's prophecy in Lk 2:35. Mary in Jesus Christ's family Mary praying with other disciples See also
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