Sunday, April 11 Jehovah God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule as King over the house of Jacob forever.​—Luke 1:32, 33.

[Áine]

Sunday, April 11

Jehovah God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule as King over the house of Jacob forever.—Luke 1:32, 33.

 

What did those words of Gabriel mean to Mary? Did she take Gabriel’s words to mean that Jesus would replace King Herod—or one of his successors as the ruler in Israel? If Jesus did become king, Mary would be the queen mother, and her family would live in the royal palace. Yet, never do we read that Mary asked for a position of favor in the Kingdom. Mary was an extremely humble woman! Let us remember that our ultimate goal in studying God’s Word and our Christian publications is to draw closer to Jehovah. We also want to see more clearly “what sort of person” we are and what changes we need to make in order to please God. (Jas. 1:22-25; 4:8) At the beginning of each study period, then, we should ask Jehovah for his spirit. We should beg him to help us to benefit fully from the material and to see ourselves as he sees us. w19.05 31 ¶18-19

[Sister Twister]

Mary is such a good example of humility , chosen to be the mother of Jehovahs own son but didn't expect greatness or position , we likewise should apply the words of James and look at ourselves and make necessary changes not thinking to much of ourselves.

[Alexa]

We need to ask what sort of person we are and what changes we need to do to please Jehovah. We can’t possibly do it unless with Jehovah’s help. Before each study period, beg to Jehovah by means of prayer for his spirit.

[Vinnie]

 What a wonderful comment to show us an example of looking at a scripture "sideways" and seeing  the context from a different point of view. How important it is to pray and beg Jehovah to open our eyes when we read his Word.