The message of Angel Gabriel to Mary, as described in Luke 1:26-38, conveyed several key points:
- Gabriel greeted Mary, stating she was highly favored and that the Lord was with her (Luke 1:28).
- He announced that she would conceive and give birth to a son, whom she was to name Jesus (Luke 1:31).
- Gabriel prophesied that Jesus would be great, called the Son of the Most High, and would be given the throne of his father David. He would reign over Jacob's descendants forever, and his kingdom would never end (Luke 1:32-33).
- When Mary questioned how this could be, since she was a virgin, Gabriel explained that the Holy Spirit would come upon her, and the power of the Most High would overshadow her. Therefore, the holy one to be born would be called the Son of God (Luke 1:34-35).
- As a sign, Gabriel also informed Mary that her relative Elizabeth was pregnant in her old age, emphasizing that nothing is impossible with God (Luke 1:36-37).
- Mary responded with acceptance, saying, "I am the Lord's servant. May your word to me be fulfilled" (Luke 1:38).
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