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By the end of the lesson, you should be able to:
1. State the purpose of the angel speaking to Mary
2. State why Mary was afraid and what she told the angel of God
3. Recount the story of Mary and the Angel

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4. THEME: HUMILITY AND SUBMISSION TO THE WILL OF GOD

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4. THEME: HUMILITY AND SUBMISSION TO THE WILL OF GOD

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Humility is the state of being simple and submissive to the will of God. As Christians, we must live a life that shows humility in spirit and manner, a life without boasting and filled with service to God. We must follow God`s divine direction, trusting that He will always lead us in the right direction.

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You are welcome to today`s class.

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Gabriel Visits Mary - ( © Encore Software ) The Teachings of Jesus

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This is the state of being simple, humble and submissive to the will of God. We must live a life without boasting and filled with service to God

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The angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth to the Virgin Mary who was engaged to be married to Joseph

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While Mary was alone, the Angel Gabriel appeared to her and said, "Hail, o favoured one, the Lord is with you!" Mary was afraid and wondered what this greeting meant. So, the angel said to her, Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God". The angel told her she would be pregnant and would give birth to a son and his name would be called "Jesus".

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Then, Mary said to the angel, "how shall this be since I have no husband?" The angel replied that the Holy Spirit would overshadow her which would make her to be pregnant, and the child she bears would be called "the Son of God".
Mary was pleased and said to the angel, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord, let it be according to your word". So, the angel left her and she praised God.

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Attempt the following questions on the topic