Curiously Kaitlyn Why Did God Choose Mary?
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Dec 16, 2025 Why was a young woman chosen to mother Jesus? This discussion dives into Mary's age, cultural norms, and vulnerability. Exploring her contrasting response to Zechariah's doubt reveals powerful lessons about faith. The conversation highlights how God often works through the unexpected, emphasizing that faithful waiting involves understanding our role in God's plans. Listeners are encouraged to ask how they can participate in renewal rather than just questioning promises. Get ready for a blend of insight and inspiration around the Advent story!
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God Accommodates Cultural Norms
- God often accommodates human cultural norms, so Mary being very young reflects first-century marriage practices.
- Kaitlyn Schiess argues this accommodation highlights God's willingness to enter familiar human situations rather than radically remake culture at once.
Incarnation Dignifies Vulnerability
- God chose incarnation through childbirth to dignify vulnerability and embodied human risk.
- Kaitlyn Schiess emphasizes that becoming human via a mother highlights God's solidarity with frail, embodied life.
Luke's Contrast: Power Versus Surprise
- Luke intentionally contrasts Zechariah's privileged doubt with Mary's humble faith to emphasize God's upside-down priorities.
- Kaitlyn Schiess shows Luke gives Mary more relational language and a fuller prophecy despite her lower social status.