Who announced the Incarnation to Mary?
The angel Gabriel
Gabriel was sent by God to deliver the message to Mary in Nazareth.
What was the name of the town where the Annunciation took place?
Nazareth
Nazareth is located in Galilee.
What significant title is given to Jesus in the Annunciation?
Son of the Most High God
This title emphasizes Jesus’ divine nature.
What was Mary’s initial reaction to the angel’s message?
She was deeply troubled
Mary wondered what the angel’s words meant.
What did Mary question during the Annunciation?
How can this be since I am a virgin?
Mary’s question reflects her confusion about her role in the prophecy.
What will the Holy Spirit do according to the angel’s message?
Come down upon Mary and God’s power will rest upon her
This divine action is what allows Mary to conceive Jesus.
What does the name ‘Jesus’ mean in Hebrew?
‘Saviour’
This name signifies Jesus’ role in salvation.
What was Joseph’s initial plan after discovering Mary’s pregnancy?
To divorce her quietly
Joseph wanted to protect Mary’s reputation.
What name is Joseph instructed to give to the child?
Emmanuel
Emmanuel means ‘God with us.’
How does Matthew’s Gospel describe Joseph’s relationship to Mary?
Husband of Mary
This emphasizes Joseph’s role in Jesus’ upbringing.
What key aspect of Jesus’ conception is stressed in Matthew’s account?
Born of a virgin, conceived by the power of God
This highlights the miraculous nature of Jesus’ birth.
Who was Matthew’s intended audience for his account?
Jewish Christians
Matthew wrote with a focus on Jewish traditions and laws.
What was Luke’s intended audience for his account?
Non-Jewish Christians
Luke emphasized the value of women in his narrative.
What is the central message shared by both Matthew and Luke’s accounts?
Mary was a virgin, Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and an angel announced his birth
Both accounts affirm God’s plan for humanity.
True or False: Both accounts emphasize the role of Joseph equally.
False
Matthew focuses more on Joseph’s role, while Luke emphasizes Mary’s.
Fill in the blank: ‘Mary said, I am the Lord’s ________.’
servant
This reflects her acceptance of God’s plan.
