New Testament
Mary, mother of Jesus
Young Judean woman who said yes to God and bore the Savior.
Traditional datingc. 18 BC – AD 1st century
Their story, briefly
- Engaged to Joseph when Gabriel announced she would conceive by the Holy Spirit.
- Sang the Magnificat — a song of God lifting the lowly and bringing down the proud.
- Gave birth to Jesus in Bethlehem; fled to Egypt to escape Herod.
- Treasured the events of Jesus' childhood 'in her heart.'
- Stood at the foot of the cross; was present in the upper room after the resurrection.
Key passages
- Luke 1:26-38
- Luke 1:46-55
- Luke 2:1-20
- John 19:25-27
- Acts 1:14
How their life points to Christ
Mary is the model of trusting obedience: 'I am the Lord's servant; let it be to me according to your word.' She is honored — but she is not the Savior. She is the door God used to bring the Savior to us.
Common misunderstandings
- Protestants honor Mary as blessed (Luke 1:48) but do not pray to her or worship her.
- Scripture mentions Jesus' brothers (Matt 13:55), so the perpetual-virginity tradition is not taught in the Bible.
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