

His mom was a singer, pianist and songwriter. Singer Mark Lowry was born in Texas in 1958. Story Behind The Lyrics to 'Mary, Did You Know?' Let it happen to me as you have said.” Then the angel went away from her. She was not able to have children before, but now she is in her sixth month. 37 For God can do all things.” 38 Then Mary said, “I am willing to be used of the Lord. The holy Child you give birth to will be called the Son of God.ģ6 “See, your cousin Elizabeth, as old as she is, is going to give birth to a child. The power of the Most High will cover you. The Lord God will give Him the place where His early father David sat. 33 He will be King over the family of Jacob forever and His nation will have no end.”ģ4 Mary said to the angel, “How will this happen? I have never had a man.” 35 The angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come on you. He will be called the Son of the Most High. You are to give Him the name Jesus. 32 He will be great. You have found favor with God. 31 See! You are to become a mother and have a Son. She thought about what had been said. 30 The angel said to her, “Mary, do not be afraid. *You are chosen from among many women.”Ģ9 When she saw the angel, she was troubled at his words. Joseph was of the family of David. 28 The angel came to her and said, “You are honored very much. She was promised in marriage to a man named Joseph. Nazareth was a town in the country of Galilee. 27 He went to a woman who had never had a man. Biblical Story: Mary Learns About Jesus Luke 1:26-38Ģ6 Six months after Elizabeth knew she was to become a mother, Gabriel was sent from God to Nazareth. But back then, people probably didn't know that. In short, the answer to 'Mary Did You Know?' was yes, she knew. She was told how important her son's birth would be. Today, we know that yes, Mary knew the important role she had. We know how God sent the angel Gabriel to Mary to prepare her. If you were there when Jesus was on earth performing His miracles, and you lived in Mary's town, what might you have asked her?

Imagine if you were alive back when Jesus, Mary and Joseph walked the planet.
