Immanuel

Luke: The Person and Mission of Jesus / Faith; Virgin Birth of Jesus Christ / Luke 1:26-38; Acts 7:48; 2 Samuel 7:12-13; 2 Samuel 7:16; Exodus 19:3; Isaiah 9:6; Daniel 7:14

God had promised Adam and Eve that one of their heirs would finally be able to break the curse of sin. Luke tells how God revealed to Mary that she would give birth to that heir. Jesus, the Son of God, would be their son. Mary believes and willingly offers herself to God.