1. Angelic Pronouncements- Mary is given the news that completely flips her world upside down- He is called Immanuel – God with us! (Isaiah 7:14)
2. How Can This Be?-  The angel has to explain to Mary about the Virgin Birth – an incredibly important doctrine forbelievers- Gabriel’s final words? Nothing is impossible with God!
3. Working In before Working Through- Though she doesn’t understand, Mary submits to God’s will- God also works in Elizabeth and her unborn child, John the Baptist- Mary responds by breaking out into a song - God confounds us by choosing the unlikely