Étude 1 sur 3 · La visite de Marie à Elisabeth

  1. Study 1: Mary's visit to Elizabeth
  2. Study 2: The birth of John the Baptist
  3. Étude 3 : Le retour de Marie à Nazareth
  • PER005 Mary's visit to Elizabeth

    Mary's visit to Elizabeth, recounted in the Gospel of Luke, highlights Mary's faith and the prophetic importance of this event in the fulfilment of Scripture. The article explores the historical and theological context of this encounter.

    Luke 1.39-45 (King James Version) :
    And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda;And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

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  • PER007 The birth of John the Baptist

    The article discusses the birth of John the Baptist, the son of Zechariah and Elizabeth. His birth, described as miraculous, is accompanied by prophecies and recalls ancient biblical accounts. John, whose name means "God is gracious", is announced by Gabriel and will become a forerunner of the Messiah.

    Numbers 4.3 (King James Version) :
    From thirty years old and upward even until fifty years old, all that enter into the host, to do the work in the tabernacle of the congregation.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

  • PER009 Mary's return to Nazareth

    The article examines Mary's return to Nazareth after visiting Elizabeth. Familiar with the prophecies, Mary witnesses John's birth, confirming his future role in God's plan. She returns with her family after the Passover pilgrimage.

    Luke 1.56 (King James Version) :
    And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.
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    Level: Intermediate Level: Intermediate

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