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Mary: Devoted to God's Plan
Each chapter of Mary: Devoted to God’s Plan is structured to maximize your study:
Setting the Stage: Theme: Introduces the meaning and relevance of an event in Mary’s life. Literary Context: Illustrates the conditions surrounding that event. Historical and Cultural Background: Presents relevant data about the ancient world
A Closer Look: Gives a walk-through of the event while exploring issues of interpretation, original language, and theology
Throughout the Bible: Examines discussion of the event elsewhere in the Bible
Beyond the Bible: Treats references to the event in ancient documents and extracanonical texts and references and by theologians, the church fathers, and contemporary thinkers
Application: Concludes the chapter by exploring the event’s relevance to your journey of faith
You’ll also find Quick Tips on difficult passages and Quick Bits of historical information, original language wording, and ancient thought.
8-Week Program
Embracing the Unexpected (Luke 1:26–38; Matt 1:18–25)
Exceptional Praise (Luke 1:39–56)
A Unique Birth (Luke 2:1–20)
A Foretelling of Sacrifice (Luke 2:21–40)
Facing Fear with Faith (Matt 2:1–23)
Preparing to Let Go (Luke 2:41–52)
Family Redefined (John 2:1–12; Mark 3:20–35)
Behold Your Son (John 19:25–27)
Setting the Stage: Theme: Introduces the meaning and relevance of an event in Mary’s life. Literary Context: Illustrates the conditions surrounding that event. Historical and Cultural Background: Presents relevant data about the ancient world
A Closer Look: Gives a walk-through of the event while exploring issues of interpretation, original language, and theology
Throughout the Bible: Examines discussion of the event elsewhere in the Bible
Beyond the Bible: Treats references to the event in ancient documents and extracanonical texts and references and by theologians, the church fathers, and contemporary thinkers
Application: Concludes the chapter by exploring the event’s relevance to your journey of faith
You’ll also find Quick Tips on difficult passages and Quick Bits of historical information, original language wording, and ancient thought.
8-Week Program
Embracing the Unexpected (Luke 1:26–38; Matt 1:18–25)
Exceptional Praise (Luke 1:39–56)
A Unique Birth (Luke 2:1–20)
A Foretelling of Sacrifice (Luke 2:21–40)
Facing Fear with Faith (Matt 2:1–23)
Preparing to Let Go (Luke 2:41–52)
Family Redefined (John 2:1–12; Mark 3:20–35)
Behold Your Son (John 19:25–27)
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First published November 30, 2012
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