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Advent Birth of Jesus

Join Bible Basics as we explore
the birth of John the Baptist and Jesus foretold,
The visitation of the Angels,
The Annunciation, The Immaculate Conception,
and Mary’s visit with Elizabeth; The Birth of Jesus.

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The Annunciation

The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin celebrates the appearance of Archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary announcing that she was to be the mother of Jesus the Christ, Son of God.

The Birth of Jesus Foretold
Luke 1:26-38

26In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary. 28The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you."
29Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. 30But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. 31You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. 32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, 33and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end."
34"How will this be," Mary asked the angel, "since I am a virgin?"
35The angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called[a] the Son of God. 36Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be barren is in her sixth month. 37For nothing is impossible with God."

38"I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered.
"May it be to me as you have said." Then the angel left her.

The Immaculate Conception

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is on December 8 and celebrates God’s choice of Mary to give birth to his Son. Mary was conceived without original sin, the basic inclination to do wrong/evil that originates from the sin of Adam and Eve. · “How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?” Mary was greatly troubled at this greeting because she was not yet married to Joseph.

The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. Nothing is impossible with God.”

“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered,
“May it be as you have said.”
Then the angel left her.
The Gospel of Luke 1:38

Obedience
Luke 1:11-13
Luke 1:18-20

Mary Visits Elizabeth
Luke 1:39-45

When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
Luke 1:41

Mary's Song
Luke 1:46-56

46And Mary said:
"My soul glorifies the Lord

47and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
48for he has been mindful
of the humble state of his servant.
From now on all generations will call me blessed,

49for the Mighty One has done great things for me—
holy is his name.

50His mercy extends to those who fear him,
from generation to generation.

51He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;
he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.

52He has brought down rulers from their thrones
but has lifted up the humble.

53He has filled the hungry with good things
but has sent the rich away empty.

54He has helped his servant Israel,
remembering to be merciful

55to Abraham and his descendants forever,
even as he said to our fathers."

56Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months
and then returned home.

Zechariah's Song
Luke 1:67-80

The Birth of Jesus
Matthew 1:18-25

Joseph the obedient unsung hero.

She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save the people from their sins.
Matthew 1:21

The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel – which means, “God with us.”
Matthew 1:23

The Escape to Egypt
Matthew 2:13-15

Jesus Christ, Mother Mary, and John the Baptizer

John the Baptist Prepares the Way
Matthew 3:1-6
Mark 1:1-3

Preparation: Keep Awake.

The Day and Hour Unknown
32"No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33Be on guard! Be alert[a]! You do not know when that time will come. 34It's like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with his assigned task, and tells the one at the door to keep watch.

35"Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back—whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn. 36If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping. 37What I say to you, I say to everyone: 'Watch!' "
Mark 13:32-37

Footnotes:
Mark 13:33 Some manuscripts alert and pray

Be Prepared!

The Parable of the Ten Virgins
Matthew 25:1-13

Next: The True Meaning of Christmas

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