Article November 28, 2011 Issue

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There are many traditions and stories about Mary and Elizabeth, but all we really know is what the Bible tells us. Elizabeth disappears from the story, but the Bible mentions a few more details about Mary. Check out the following Bible verses and fill in the blanks:

MARK 6:3 Mary had more children—Jesus had brothers and _________.

LUKE 2:48 Mary raised Jesus to be obedient. When he went to the temple without telling Mary and Joseph, she ________ him.

JOHN 2:1–11 Mary encouraged Jesus’ first healing at the wedding in _______.

JOHN 19:25 At Jesus’ crucifixion, Mary stood by at the foot of the _______.

ACTS 1:13, 14 After Jesus’ resurrection and ascension, Mary was with the ________.

PAGE 24 ANSWERS: sisters, scolded, Cana, cross, disciples

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