Mary: the Messiah’s Mother

823.776 - 859.845 R.C. Sproul

But not only does he appear before Mary, but he speaks to her, and he speaks strange things to her ears. Blessed art thou among women. You are highly favored. You are full of grace. What can this possibly mean? And obviously, Mary is frightened. And Gabriel knows that she is frightened, and so he says to her, Do not be afraid, Mary. I haven't come here to bring the judgment of God.