Mary

Mother of Jesus

A young woman from Nazareth chosen by God to be the mother of Jesus, the Messiah.

Timeline

~18 BC

Born in Nazareth

~5 BC

Visited by Angel Gabriel

~5 BC

Jesus born in Bethlehem

~30 AD

Present at the crucifixion

~30 AD

With disciples after resurrection

Unknown

Death (tradition: Ephesus or Jerusalem)

Key Events

The Annunciation

The angel Gabriel announced that Mary would conceive and bear the Son of God.

Luke 1:26-38

The Magnificat

Mary praised God with a beautiful song celebrating His faithfulness.

Luke 1:46-55

The Birth of Jesus

Mary gave birth to Jesus in Bethlehem and laid him in a manger.

Luke 2:1-7

At the Cross

Mary stood faithfully at the cross as her son died for the world.

John 19:25-27

Lessons We Can Learn

Humble submission to God's will

Faith in the impossible

Treasuring God's word in our hearts

Faithful presence through suffering

Worship and praise