Bible study
Bible study
Reflection: Mary's voice
Reflection: Mary's voice
Reflection: Mary's voice
Reflection: Mary's voice
Wednesday 6 December
Read / Listen to Luke 1:26-38
Mary's voice is a powerful response. In a commentary on this passage, Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing says,
"An ordinary, young, poor, oppressed woman gets to play a significant, breakthrough role in the redemption of the world. Evil will be crushed and defeated through her seed. Her body will play a part in showing the world that Jesus really is Immanuel - God with us."
In many countries across the Middle East & North Africa (MENA), women are much the same as Mary - young and oppressed. Through His choice of a woman like this, we can learn a lot about how God continues to work today: all He needs is faith and obedience.
We can be encouraged that God uses people of all ages, genders and backgrounds to bring about His Kingdom. Let's remember women and young girls just like Mary in the MENA as we reflect on this passage and pray for God to speak to them today.
Wednesday 6 December
Read / Listen to Luke 1:26-38
Mary's voice is a powerful response. In a commentary on this passage, Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing says,
"An ordinary, young, poor, oppressed woman gets to play a significant, breakthrough role in the redemption of the world. Evil will be crushed and defeated through her seed. Her body will play a part in showing the world that Jesus really is Immanuel - God with us."
In many countries across the Middle East & North Africa (MENA), women are much the same as Mary - young and oppressed. Through His choice of a woman like this, we can learn a lot about how God continues to work today: all He needs is faith and obedience.
We can be encouraged that God uses people of all ages, genders and backgrounds to bring about His Kingdom. Let's remember women and young girls just like Mary in the MENA as we reflect on this passage and pray for God to speak to them today.
Wednesday 6 December
Read / Listen to Luke 1:26-38
Mary's voice is a powerful response. In a commentary on this passage, Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing says,
"An ordinary, young, poor, oppressed woman gets to play a significant, breakthrough role in the redemption of the world. Evil will be crushed and defeated through her seed. Her body will play a part in showing the world that Jesus really is Immanuel - God with us."
In many countries across the Middle East & North Africa (MENA), women are much the same as Mary - young and oppressed. Through His choice of a woman like this, we can learn a lot about how God continues to work today: all He needs is faith and obedience.
We can be encouraged that God uses people of all ages, genders and backgrounds to bring about His Kingdom. Let's remember women and young girls just like Mary in the MENA as we reflect on this passage and pray for God to speak to them today.
Wednesday 1 December
Read / Listen to
Luke 1:26-38
Mary's voice is a powerful response. In a commentary on this passage, Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing says,
"An ordinary, young, poor, oppressed woman gets to play a significant, breakthrough role in the redemption of the world. Evil will be crushed and defeated through her seed. Her body will play a part in showing the world that Jesus really is Immanuel - God with us."
In many countries across the Middle East & North Africa (MENA), women are much the same as Mary - young and oppressed. Through His choice of a woman like this, we can learn a lot about how God continues to work today: all He needs is faith and obedience.
We can be encouraged that God uses people of all ages, genders and backgrounds to bring about His Kingdom. Let's remember women and young girls just like Mary in the MENA as we reflect on this passage and pray for God to speak to them today.
Reflection questions
Mary responds to the Angel with such willingness and obedience. What can we learn from Mary's voice? How can we respond with faith like she did?
Mary is encouraged by God's work in her cousin Elizabeth's life. Can you think of a time when seeing or hearing of how God had acted in someone else's life helped you to trust Him more?
Is God calling you to something that seems impossible in your life right now, something that deserves a Mary-like response?
Reflection questions
Mary responds to the Angel with such willingness and obedience. What can we learn from Mary's voice? How can we respond with faith like she did?
Mary is encouraged by God's work in her cousin Elizabeth's life. Can you think of a time when seeing or hearing of how God had acted in someone else's life helped you to trust Him more?
Is God calling you to something that seems impossible in your life right now, something that deserves a Mary-like response?
Reflection questions
Mary responds to the Angel with such willingness and obedience. What can we learn from Mary's voice? How can we respond with faith like she did?
Mary is encouraged by God's work in her cousin Elizabeth's life. Can you think of a time when seeing or hearing of how God had acted in someone else's life helped you to trust Him more?
Is God calling you to something that seems impossible in your life right now, something that deserves a Mary-like response?
Pray
Father, we thank You for Mary's faithfulness and obedience to your call upon her life. Help me to respond to You with the same faith. I pray for women in the MENA region who are just like Mary. I pray that they will hear Your voice and respond to the love You have lavished on them. May they seek You, find You, serve You and love You this Advent season. Amen.