Chain Study Through the Bible
Mary
Trace the theme of Mary chronologically through Scripture -- from Isaiah to Colossians.
40
Verses
8
Books
1
Old Testament
7
New Testament
24
Sub-topics
The Chain of Mary Through Scripture
Old Testament1 books
Isaiah
Old Testament1 referenceIsaiah 7:14-- Prophecies concerning
400 Years of Silence
New Testament7 books
Matthew
New Testament8 referencesMatthew 1:16-- 1. The mother of Jesus
Matthew 12:46,47-- Seeks Jesus when he is teaching in a house
Matthew 26:7-13-- Anoints Jesus
Matthew 27:56-- Present at the crucifixion
Matthew 27:56-- Mother of James and Joses
+ 3 more references
1. The mother of JesusSeeks Jesus when he is teaching in a houseAnoints JesusPresent at the crucifixion+4 more
Mark
New Testament8 referencesMark 3:31-- Seeks Jesus when he is teaching in a house
Mark 14:3-9-- Anoints Jesus
Mark 15:40-- Present at the crucifixion
Mark 15:40-- Mother of James and Joses
Mark 15:47-- At the gravesite of Jesus
+ 3 more references
Seeks Jesus when he is teaching in a houseAnoints JesusPresent at the crucifixionMother of James and Joses+4 more
Luke
New Testament9 referencesLuke 1:26-38-- 1. The mother of Jesus
Luke 1:39-56-- Visits her cousin, Elisabeth
Luke 2:5-19-- 1. The mother of Jesus
Luke 2:48-51-- Attends the feast at Jerusalem with her husband and her son, starts back on the return, misses Jesus, seeks and finds him in the temple area
Luke 2:35-- Prophecies concerning
+ 4 more references
1. The mother of JesusVisits her cousin, ElisabethAttends the feast at Jerusalem with her husband and her son, starts back on the return, misses Jesus, seeks and finds him in the temple areaProphecies concerning+4 more
John
New Testament10 referencesJohn 2:1-10-- Is present with Jesus at a marriage feast in Cana of Galilee
John 11:1,5-- Beloved of Jesus
John 11:2-- Anoints Jesus
John 12:3-- Anoints Jesus
John 19:25-27-- Present at the cross
+ 5 more references
Is present with Jesus at a marriage feast in Cana of GalileeBeloved of JesusAnoints JesusPresent at the cross+5 more
Acts
New Testament2 referencesActs 1:14-- Lives with the disciples in Jerusalem
Acts 12:12-- 5. Mother of Mark and sister of Barnabas
Lives with the disciples in Jerusalem5. Mother of Mark and sister of Barnabas
Romans
New Testament1 referenceRomans 16:6-- 6. A Christian woman in Rome
Colossians
New Testament1 referenceColossians 4:10-- 5. Mother of Mark and sister of Barnabas
What This Chain Teaches
- 1
This theme first appears in Isaiah and continues through to Colossians, spanning the full scope of Scripture.
- 2
The chain bridges both testaments with 1 Old Testament and 7 New Testament books, showing continuity of God's revelation.
- 3
The prophetic foundations of Mary find their theological development in the apostolic epistles.
- 4
With 24 distinct sub-topics, this chain reveals the multifaceted nature of Mary in biblical theology.
Sub-Topics in This Chain
24 aspects of Mary found in Scripture
1. The mother of Jesus(3 verses)
Visits her cousin, Elisabeth(1 verse)
Attends the feast at Jerusalem with her husband and her son, starts back on the return, misses Jesus, seeks and finds him in the temple area(1 verse)
Is present with Jesus at a marriage feast in Cana of Galilee(1 verse)
Seeks Jesus when he is teaching in a house(3 verses)
Present at the cross(1 verse)
Is committed to the care of John(1 verse)
Lives with the disciples in Jerusalem(1 verse)
Prophecies concerning(2 verses)
2. Magdalene(0 verses)
Possessed of devils, delivered by Jesus(2 verses)
Present at the crucifixion(3 verses)
Recognizes Jesus after the resurrection(3 verses)
3. Sister of Mary the mother of Jesus, and wife of Cleophas(1 verse)
Mother of James and Joses(3 verses)
At the gravesite of Jesus(2 verses)
Assists in preparing the corpse of Jesus for burial(2 verses)
A witness of the resurrection(1 verse)
4. Sister of Lazarus(0 verses)
Sits at Jesus' feet for instruction(1 verse)
... and 4 more sub-topics