Mary Continued to Pray
We last saw Mary at the crucifixion of Jesus. She is mentioned one more time in scripture after this. Jesus has died on the cross, been sealed in the tomb, and Easter Sunday has occurred. …
Mary, How Did You Feel?–Part 2
Mary, How Did You Feel?–Part 2 As his ministry began Turning the water into wine Learning to walk on water Oh Mary, how did you feel? Ministering to the thousands Feeding hundreds…
Mary at the Crucifixion
We last saw Mary being rebuked by Jesus, when she came to him out of concern. Several years have passed during which Jesus was in the depths of his ministry. We’re not told which events…
Jesus Rebukes His Mother
Last week we joined Mary and Jesus at the wedding in Cana. This week, Jesus has begun this ministry. Jesus is in a house, probably in Capernaum, sharing with many that had come to hear…
A Mother’s Request
The last time we saw Mary and Jesus, he was twelve years old. Now he is about thirty years old. A lot has occurred during this time, although we don’t have a record of what…
Mary Finds Jesus at the Temple
Over a decade has passed since we last saw Jesus and his parents, Mary and Joseph. The family was fleeing to Egypt the last time we checked in with them. We’re not told what happened…
The Wise Men Visit
The years passed by and Mary, Joseph and Jesus probably found a house somewhere to live or rent. They settled into a routine of daily life and Jesus continued to grow. The traditional belief is…
Anna Praises God
Luke 2:36-38 (ASV) And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age. and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. Anna…
Simeon Predicts the Child’s Future
After eight days passed, Mary and Joseph took Jesus to the temple for circumcision and to offer a sacrifice, per Jewish custom. While at the temple, the family met two very special elders. Luke 2:25-26…
The Shepherds Visit
Luke 2:8 (ASV) And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock. Shepherds stayed out in the fields tending to the flocks all year…
The Birth of Jesus
Luke 2:7 {ASV} And she brought forth her firstborn son; and she wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Joseph must…
Journey to Bethlehem
Mary is drawing close to her time to give birth, however she has a long journey ahead of her. Luke 2:1 (ASV) Now it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree…
Joseph Discovers Mary’s News
The time had come for Mary to return home after her visit with Elisabeth. One can only imagine how she must have felt. After all she was going to have to tell her parents and…
Mary’s Song: The Magnificat
Mary has arrived to see her cousin, Elisabeth, who is also with child. Upon her arrival, the child within Elisabeth jumps for joy and the “spirit comes upon her” as she delivers a blessing on…
Mary Visits with Elisabeth
Last week, we took a look at the angel appearing to Mary. He told her that the Holy Spirit would come upon her and she would be with child. Mary asked how can this be. …
Mary, How Did You Feel?
Mary, How Did You Feel?–Part 1 You were such a young girl When it all began Sprung from such innocence Oh, Mary how did you feel? What was it like to be so…
Mary, Thou Shalt Conceive
Last week we took a look into the life of Mary. She was preparing for her marriage to a carpenter named Joseph, when an angel appeared to her. So what does the angel have to…
Mary, Thou Art Highly Favored
We’ve wrapped up our Second Chances and One Last Chance series. I began to think about how to enjoy the few weeks we have until Christmas. I thought about the one person in Jesus life…