Understanding the Story
Who was Mary going to marry?
Joseph
What name did the angel tell Joseph to give the baby?
Jesus
How did Joseph feel at first when he found out about Mary?
He thought she was unfaithful/cheated on him
Why do you think God chose Joseph to take care of Jesus?
He was a faithful man to the law
Who did the angel talk to in a dream?
Joseph
What does the name Jesus mean?
He will save his people
What was Joseph planning to do before the angel spoke to him?
He wanted to divorce Mary
What does this story teach us about trusting God?
No wrong answers!
What surprising thing happened to Mary?
She became pregnant by the power of the Holy Spirit. Pregnant with the son of God
What was special about Jesus’ birth?
Mary became prenant through the Holy Spirit, not by a human father. Jesus is divine and fully human.
What did Joseph decide to do after the angel’s message?
He decided to take Mary as his wife
How can we obey God even when something feels scary?
No Wrong answers
Who was the baby from?
From God through the power of the Holy Spirit
What does Messiah mean?
The Anointed One or The Chosen One
Was Joseph obedient?
Yes, because he married Mary