Favored Grace, the state of kindness and favor toward someone, often with a focus on a benefit given

Why Jesus had to be born of a Virgin And I will put enmity Between you and the woman, And between your seed and her seed; He shall bruise you on the head, And you shall bruise him on the heel. Genesis 3:15

Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14

Girl Young Woman Virgin Hebrew word “alma” Girl Young Woman Virgin

Jesus cannot be Adam's seed Therefore, just as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men, because all sinned Romans 5:12

Righteousness requires Obedience So then as through one transgression there resulted condemnation to all men, even so through one act of righteousness there resulted justification of life to all men. For as through the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, even so through the obedience of the One the many will be made righteous. Romans 5:18-19

“My soul exalts the Lord, And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. And Mary said: “My soul exalts the Lord, And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. For He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave; For behold, from this time on all generations will count me blessed. For the Mighty One has done great things for me; And holy is His name.

And His mercy is upon generation after generation Toward those who fear Him. He has done mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their heart. He has brought down rulers from their thrones, And has exalted those who were humble. He has filled the hungry with good things; And sent away the rich empty-handed.

He has given help to Israel His servant, In remembrance of His mercy, As He spoke to our fathers, To Abraham and his descendants forever. And Mary stayed with her about three months, and then returned to her home.

Mary's response to God and her visit to Elizabeth. Luke 1:46-56 1. Mary identifies God as her Savior.

2. Mary identifies herself as God's bondslave.

3. Mary identifies God as the one in control of her life.

4. Mary identifies God as ultimately in control of all life.