Mary: Handmaid Of The Lord

The class focuses on Isaiah 7 and the prophecy of the virgin conceiving, connecting it to Mary's role as the mother of Jesus. It emphasizes the importance of hearing God's word and the transformative power of scripture, highlighting Mary's faith and submission.

The class discusses the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem as described in Luke 2, emphasizing divine providence and the fulfillment of prophecy. It also touches on Mary's role and the broader implications of Jesus' birth for the world and God's plan.

The class discusses Luke chapter 2, focusing on Mary's faith and Jesus' growth in wisdom and favor with God and man. It emphasizes the importance of the Bible in shaping one's thoughts and actions, and the impact of Jesus' presence on those around him.

The class explores Mary's relationship with Jesus and the significance of the wedding at Cana in John 2, emphasizing the spiritual over the natural relationship. It also discusses Jesus' miracles and the faith required to recognize him as the Messiah, contrasting those who believe and those who do not.

The class examines Mary's experience at the foot of the cross during Jesus's crucifixion, highlighting her transformation from not fully understanding her son to recognizing him as Messiah. Parallels are drawn between Joseph's revelation to his brothers and Christ's future revelation to Israel, illustrating Mary as a type of the Jewish nation that will eventually recognize Jesus as their Messiah.

The class focuses on Mary's role as the handmaid of the Lord and her significance in the Messianic Psalms. It emphasizes the qualities Mary possessed that allowed her to raise Jesus, the servant of Yahweh, and her eventual honor as the mother of the Messiah. The class also includes exhortations on salvation and living a life pleasing to God.