Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Da Elisabet var gravid i sjette måned, ble engelen Gabriel sendt av Gud til en by i Galilea som het Nasaret, til jomfru Maria. Hun var forlovet med en mann som het Josef. Han var etterkommer av kong David. Da engelen kom til Maria, sa han: «Vær glad, for Herren er med deg. Gud vil vise deg stor nåde!»
What Does This Mean?
This verse from Luke tells us that in the sixth month of Elizabeth's pregnancy, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town called Nazareth in Galilee. The key message is about the divine intervention leading up to Jesus' birth.
Explained for Children
Imagine if you were waiting for something really big and important to happen, like your birthday party. Now, six months before that day, an angel comes to tell someone special where this big event will start. That's what happened here with Gabriel and Nazareth!
Historical Background
The Gospel of Luke was written by Luke, a physician and companion of Paul, around the late first century AD for a predominantly Gentile audience. The cultural setting includes Jewish religious practices within a Roman Empire context.
Living It Out Today
Just as God chose an ordinary place like Nazareth to start something extraordinary, He can use any situation in our lives for His great purposes. Consider how you might be part of something bigger than yourself right now.