Mary
Virgin Mother of Jesus, Favored by God
Name Information
- Meaning: "Beloved" or "Exalted one"
- Language of Origin: Hebrew/Aramaic (Miryam)
- Gender Usage: Feminine
Mary of Nazareth was a humble young woman, chosen by God’s grace to be the virgin mother of Jesus, the eternal Son of God made flesh. Conceived by the Holy Spirit, Jesus was born of Mary without a human father. Though Joseph took her as his wife, he did not know her until after she had given birth to her firstborn Son. Mary trusted God’s word and submitted to His will, saying, 'Let it be to me according to your word.' She witnessed her Son’s life, death, and resurrection, treasuring these things in her heart.
⏰ 1st century BC–AD
Roles
- Mother of Jesus
- Disciple
Relationships
- Husband: Joseph of Nazareth
- Son: Jesus
- Cousin: Elizabeth
Story
Visited by Gabriel, who announced she would conceive by the Holy Spirit though she was a virgin.
Humbly accepted God’s plan, despite the cost to her reputation.
Bore and raised Jesus in Nazareth.
Present at the wedding at Cana, where Jesus performed His first miracle.
Stood at the cross, where Jesus entrusted her to John’s care.
Joined the disciples in prayer after Jesus’ ascension.
Spiritual Significance
- A virgin chosen by God’s grace to bear the Messiah (Luke 1:34–35).
- Conceived Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit, fulfilling Isaiah 7:14.
- Joseph did not know her until she had given birth to her firstborn Son (Matthew 1:25).
- Exemplified humility and faith in receiving God’s word.
- Present at key moments in Jesus’ ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection community.
Christ Connection
Mary’s virgin conception fulfilled Isaiah 7:14 — showing Jesus is Immanuel, God with us.
Her child, conceived by the Spirit, is the eternal Son of God made flesh.
At the cross, Mary’s sorrow prefigures the cost of redemption her Son bore for the world.
What We Can Learn
- God exalts the humble and uses the lowly for His glory.
- Faith means trusting God’s word even when it seems impossible.
- Mary’s virgin conception of Jesus underscores that salvation is entirely God’s work, not human effort.
- Her example reminds believers to treasure God’s works and submit to His will.
Memory Verses
I am the Lord’s servant. May your word to me be fulfilled.
— Luke 1:38My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.
— Luke 1:46–47Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
— Isaiah 7:14 / Matthew 1:23
Key Passages
- Luke 1–2
- Matthew 1–2
- John 19:25–27
- Acts 1:14
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