“Chapter 2: Mary and the Angel,” New Testament Stories (2005), 8–9
“Chapter 2,” New Testament Stories, 8–9
Chapter 2
Mary and the Angel
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Mary and Joseph lived in Nazareth. They were very good people. They loved each other and were going to be married.
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One day the angel Gabriel came to Mary. He told Mary that God would bless her.
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Gabriel told Mary that she would be the mother of the Son of God. His name would be Jesus, and He would be the King of all righteous people.
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Mary said that she would obey Heavenly Father and be the mother of Jesus.