Characters
Biblical figures
Messiah
Mary (mother of Jesus)
"Bitter / Beloved"
Bio Summary
מִרְיָם (Miriam)Young virgin chosen to be mother of the Messiah. Model of submission to God's will and humble faith.
Birth
w. 18 BC
Death
Unknown
Family
husband: Josechildren: Jesus, Tiago, Jose, Simao, Judas, daughters
Key Events
- Annunciation of the angel Gabriel
- Visit to Isabel
- Birth of Jesus
- Presentation in the temple
- Escape to Egypt
- Jesus at age 12 in the temple
- Wedding of Cana
- At the foot of the cross
Character Traits
HumilityFaithObedienceMeditation
Historical Locations
NazareBethlehemEgyptJerusalem
Life Lessons
- God chooses the humble for great purposes
- True greatness lies in submission to God
- Keeping the things of God in your heart and meditation
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