Luke 1:26 to 1:38 God sent the angel Gabriel to announce that Jesus the Savior was coming to earth. Hear how the angel Gabriel visited Mary. Learn that nothing is impossible with God. Trust God with a willing and obedient heart like Mary. In the small town of Nazareth, a young woman named Mary loved God with all her heart. God sent his shining angel with the greatest news in history. A Bright Visitor in Nazareth Mary was sitting quietly at home in the town of [Nazareth](/bible/explorer/place/nazareth). Suddenly, the room was filled with bright light! The angel Gabriel appeared before her. Gabriel said: "Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!" Mary was startled and wondered what this greeting meant. The Great News The angel gently said: "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. You will have a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. His kingdom will never end!" Mary asked how this could happen, and Gabriel explained that the Holy Spirit would bring it to pass. Nothing Is Impossible with God Gabriel told Mary that nothing is impossible with God. Mary smiled with joy and said: "I am the servant of the Lord; let it happen to me just as you have said." Mary trusted God completely, ready to be the mother of baby Jesus. For nothing will be impossible with God. Luke 1:37 What was the name of the angel who visited Mary? Gabriel Michael Raphael David Gabriel Luke 1:26 tells us that God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth. What special name did the angel tell Mary to give her baby? Jesus John Peter Solomon Jesus The angel said: "You shall call his name Jesus." What did the angel say about God's power? Nothing will be impossible with God God only does small things God needs our help God was resting Nothing will be impossible with God Luke 1:37 declares: "For nothing will be impossible with God." Whenever something feels too hard for you this week, say Luke 1:37 out loud: "Nothing will be impossible with God." Dear God, thank you for sending baby Jesus into our world. Thank you that nothing is too hard for you. Help me to trust you and obey you with a happy heart just like Mary. In Jesus' name, Amen. How would you feel if a shining angel appeared in your room today? What is something hard in your life that God can help you do? Children learn about the angel Gabriel visiting Mary, discovering that God keeps his promises and nothing is impossible with God. Show an envelope sealed with a golden sticker. Ask children how exciting it is to receive special mail! Gabriel brought the most special message ever delivered. What do angels look like? Angels are God's heavenly messengers. They shine with God's bright glory, and they often tell people: "Do not be afraid!" 5 min Hook & Prayer, 10 min Story, 8 min Memory Verse Tiles, 7 min Review Quiz