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I think Mary's positive response came from faith and a great love of God. Any pregnant teenager would have been humiliated, but in all other cases the pregnancy would have been a result of her own actions. In Mary's case, she did nothing to cause herself to be in a very humiliating situation. How could she explain this? Would her family and friends believe her? And understand? What can I learn? I shouldn't be so concerned about what people think of me. If God is guiding me to serve Him in some way, I should ALWAYS do what He asks me to do. "informed consent" - Mary know what was being asked of her and she agreed to be the person God used to complete His plan. What do I consent to? - Sometimes being a square peg in a round hole. Sometimes being the only one seen as a "goody two shoes" Sometimes working harder than I want to work. But always trying to submit my will to God's will

The virgin conception teaches us that our God is a God of miracles and He will do ANYTHING to rescue fallen humanity! If this had not happened the Christian message would be empty just like all the false religions of the world.

God knew each of their hearts. He knew what "how" meant to each of them. Mary wanted more information. Zechariah felt that what was about to happen was impossible (humanly speaking it was).

Luke 1:31-34 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. 32He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: 33And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. 34Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? I just keep thinking "Emmanual, God with us". As a young girl, Mary had God with her at all times. He was so much a part of her life and He knew her so well. What an honor.

Hi: I'm LaVerne from New Jersey, but recently moved to Georgia. This is my first time taking an online Bible study and I am looking forward to it