INDUCTIVE BIBLE TOPIC STUDY

INDUCTIVE BIBLE TOPIC STUDY

MARY - THE MOTHER OF JESUS

By Dennis Schmidt 3/2007

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This paper discusses Mary the mother of Jesus. The Roman Catholic Church almost worships her. This paper shows her to be just like any other human, but blessed because she was the mother of the man Jesus. Mary is not the mother of God. God does not have a mother. God through Jesus created Mary. All scriptures are from the King James' version Bible.

INDUCTIVE COMMENTS:

THEME: Mary is Jesus’ mother who God chose to give birth and raise Jesus

Matthew 1:16 "And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ" Jesus birth by Mary not Joseph

Luke 1:27 "To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name <was> Mary." Both Joseph & Mary are from David tribe. Later Joseph marries Mary.

PURPOSE: Mary is Jesus mother who God chose to give birth and raise Jesus. Joseph was Jesus’ earthly father. Joseph, as father, assumed leadership & authority. He was first told in a dream to leave. Mary did not have dream (communicate nor intercede with God).

Matthew 2:20-21 "Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child's life. {21} And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel." Jesus knows His true father, but as a human child humble Himself to His earthly mother and father.

Luke 2:41-51 "Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. {42} And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. {43} And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not <of it>. {44} But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among <their> kinsfolk and acquaintance. {45} And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. {46} And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. {47} And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. {48} And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. {49} And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business? {50} And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. {51} And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart." Jesus was about His Father work.

KEY VERSE:

Matthew 1:16 "And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ" Jesus birth by Mary not Joseph

Luke 1:27 "To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name <was> Mary." Both Joseph & Mary are from David tribe. Later Joseph marries Mary.

WHO: God mainly by Bible authors Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and Paul

TO WHOM: Elected Christians

WHAT: Mary is Jesus mother who God chose to give birth and raise Jesus.

Isaiah 7:14 "Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel." Immanuel means God with us. The virgin was Mary.

Matthew 1:16 "And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ" Jesus birth by Mary not Joseph

Luke 1:27 "To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name <was> Mary." Both Joseph & Mary are from David tribe. Later Joseph marries Mary.

WHY: God came to earth to be born as a man and live among sinners teaching God’s truth and dying for man’s sins. Mary was the mother of that man Jesus and Joseph was his earthly father.

Isaiah 7:14 "Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel." Immanuel means God with us. The virgin was Mary.

Luke 1:48 "For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed" Mary is thankful to God for her great opportunity.

Luke 1:49-56 "For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy <is> his name. {50} And his mercy <is> on them that fear him from generation to generation. {51} He hath showed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. {52} He hath put down the mighty from <their> seats, and exalted them of low degree. {53} He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. {54} He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of <his> mercy; {55} As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever. {56} And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house." Mary's statement shows a strong belief in God.

WAY: God selected the woman to be the earthly mother and father to raise His son. The Holy Spirit produced the seed for Mary to become the mother of Jesus.

Luke 1:28-33 "And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, <thou that art> highly favored, the Lord <is> with thee: blessed <art> thou among women. {29} And when she saw <him>, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. {30} And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. {31} And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. {32} He 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: {33} And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end." Mary is granted the honor of giving birth to & raising Jesus who is God's son. Mary is not the mother of God, only true human Jesus.

Luke 1:34-38 "Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? {35} And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. {36} And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren. {37} For with God nothing shall be impossible. {38} And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her." The Holy Spirit is true father of Jesus. God performs miracles for both of them.

WHEREAS: Joseph, as father, assumed leadership and authority of the family. He was first told in a dream to leave. Mary did not have the dream (communicate nor intercede with God).

Matthew 2:11-13 "And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. {12} And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way. {13} And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him" The wise man came to worship Jesus (God) and to offer Him gifts not Mary.

Matthew 2:20-21 "Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child's life. {21} And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel."

WHERE: Israel

WHEN: Jesus birth

WHILE: Jesus was the firth born child to the virgin Mary. Mary had other children

Luke 2:5-7 "To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. {6} And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. {7} And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn." Firstborn of several children.

Matthew 13:55-56 "Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas? {56} And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this <man> all these things?" Jesus had brethren=brothers

WANT: Mary and her other children believed Jesus to be mad or crazy. They wanted to take Him home to be safe from the religious people.

Mark 3:21-23 "And when his friends heard <of it>, they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside himself. {22} And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils. {23} And he called them <unto him>, and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan?" They believe Jesus to be beside himself or be mad or crazy. In Mark 3:31-35 His mother & family concurred.

Acts 26:24 "And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad." Thou art beside thyself = mad

John 7:2-11 "Now the Jews' feast of tabernacles was at hand. {3} His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that thy disciples also may see the works that thou doest. {4} For <there is> no man <that> doeth any thing in secret, and he himself seeketh to be known openly. If thou do these things, show thyself to the world. {5} For neither did his brethren believe in him. {6} Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is alway ready. {7} The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that the works thereof are evil. {8} Go ye up unto this feast: I go not up yet unto this feast: for my time is not yet full come. {9} When he had said these words unto them, he abode <still> in Galilee. {10} But when his brethren were gone up, then went he also up unto the feast, not openly, but as it were in secret. {11} Then the Jews sought him at the feast, and said, Where is he?" Jesus brothers wanted Him to be killed by Jews.

PAPER OUTLINE:

I) A VIRGIN, MARY, IS PROPHESIED TO BE MOTHER OF JESUS & HER HUSBAND, JOSEPH, BECOMES JESUS ADOPTED EARTHLY FATHER:

II) MARY IS HIGHLY FAVORED & BLESSED BY GOD:

III) MARY IS OBEDIENT TO GOD'S MIRACLE VIRGIN BIRTH:

IV) MARY'S NEED FOR A SAVIOR FROM HER SINS:

V) MARY IS THANKFUL TO GOD AND HUMBLE BY HER BLESSING:

VI) MARY HAD SEVERAL OTHER CHILDREN:

VII) WISE MEN VISIT JESUS. JOSEPH, NOT MARY, HEARS FROM GOD:

VIII) JOSEPH TAKES JESUS & MARY TO EGYPT:

IX) MARY & JOSEPH LEARN OF JESUS TRUE HEAVENLY FATHER (GOD):

X) JESUS CLAIMED HIMSELF THE MESSIAH & MEN HAD THIS RESPONSE:

XI) JESUS FIRST MIRACLE IS AT WEDDING WITH MARY ATTENDING ALSO:

XII) JESUS COMPARES DISCIPLES WITH HIS MOTHER & FAMILY:

XIII) JESUS MOTHER AND BROTHERS THINK JESUS IS MAD:

XIV) JESUS BROTHERS WANT JESUS TO BE KILLED:

XV) MARY AT JESUS CROSS:

XVI) SOME OF MARY'S OTHER CHILDREN BECAME CHRISTIANS:

A) JAMES:

B) JUDE:

I) A VIRGIN, MARY, IS PROPHESIED TO BE MOTHER OF JESUS & HER HUSBAND, JOSEPH, BECOMES JESUS ADOPTED EARTHLY FATHER:

See my paper: "God's Plan and Purpose for the Ages" for more information on this subject.

Isaiah 7:14 "Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel." Immanuel means God with us. The virgin was Mary.

Matthew 1:16 "And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ" Jesus birth was by Mary not Joseph. Mary is Jesus mother who God chose to give birth & raise Jesus.

Luke 1:27 "To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name <was> Mary." Both Joseph & Mary are from David tribe. Later Joseph marries Mary.

II) MARY IS HIGHLY FAVORED & BLESSED BY GOD:

See my paper:"Triunity - Father, Son, & Holy Spirit"

for more information on this subject.