1. An angel appeared to Mary.

2. Mary's courage took her onto belief.

3. Mary's courage took her onto action.

Action points

1. Pray about it. “God give me a spirit of courage."
2. Get a Bible verse and repeat it.
3. Do as Mary did—go to someone who can encourage you.
4. Find someone whom you deem courageous and ask them if they have been courageous.

Sermon Questions

1. What thoughts come to your mind when you think of Mary? Describe her.

2. Did seeing an angel need courage? Why or why not?

3. As we think on courage this month, who is someone you know who you deem as courageous? What characteristics does this person have?

4. Why do you think Mary responded in courage?

5. What other acts of courage do we see Mary having in her life?

6. Which of the four action points do you need to incorporate in your life?