The angel Gabriel told Mary that she had been chosen for this special role. Mary was worried about what Joseph would say so Gabriel appeared to him as well. Joseph agreed to look after Mary and the baby.
This part of Mary's story is found in Luke, chapter 1, verses 28 to 38.
Gabriel is also found in the stories of Daniel's visions and Zechariah's disbelief about Elizabeth and their baby.
Gabriel appears in our Babble.on, Ballyhoo! and Numbers games.
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After travelling to Bethlehem for a government census, Mary gave birth to a baby son. There was no room in any inn because of the crowds arriving for the census so Jesus was born in a stable. There he was visited by local shepherds and later by wise men from the east.
This part of Jesus' story is found in Luke, chapter 2, verses 1 to 21.
Special babies are also found in the stories of Sarah's surprise pregnancy, Moses in the basket, Hannah's answer to prayer and Mary's cousin, Elizabeth.
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Mary supported Jesus throughout his ministry. She was one of the small group of followers gathered around the cross when he was crucified. Jesus asked one of the disciples to look after his mum when he was gone.
This part of Mary's story is found in John, chapter 19, verses 25 to 27.
The cross appears in the stories of Simon of Cyrene carrying Jesus' cross through the streets and the two thieves crucified with Jesus.
The cross appears in our 2by2 game.
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