Read Luke 1: 39-45.

1. What does the word “theotokos” mean? Why is Mary called

“theotokos”?

2. What did Mary and Elizabeth have in common? What

differences were there between them?

3. Why do you think Mary “got ready and hurried” to visit

Elizabeth?

4. What are all the ways Elizabeth talks about “blessing” in this

passage? How do you think Elizabeth’s words made Mary feel?

5. What happened when Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting? Why is

this significant?

6. What does it mean to choose joy? Why is important to

remember to choose joy?

7. What does it mean to be a joy-bringer? How is this related to

being a Christian?

8. How can you be a joy-bringer to people in your life?

9. How can you be a “theotokos” in your own unique way?

Prayer for the Week:

Lord Jesus, just as Elizabeth’s son leaped for joy in your presence,

we also find our joy in you. Remind us daily to choose joy regardless

of our circumstances. Help us to not only choose joy, but also be

joy-bringers to the world around us. Inspire and empower us to be

“theotokos” in our own unique ways, bearing witness to your love,

mercy and grace in this hurting and broken world. May all that we

say and do bring you honor and glory. We pray all of this in your

precious, holy and strong name, Lord Jesus. Amen.