Bible Blossom - Storyteller's Handbook

A D V E N T : T HE C OMING OF C H R I S T • 135

Setting

A Judean town in the hill country – the house of Zechariah and Elizabeth

• Mary • Elizabeth • The babies of Mary and Elizabeth

Major Characters

Plot

Introduction and Rising Action 1. After the visitation of Gabriel, Mary goes to visit her relative Elizabeth. 2. When Mary arrives, the baby in Elizabeth’s womb leaps for joy. Climax 3. Elizabeth greets Mary with a blessing. 4. She tells Mary of her baby leaping in her womb and blesses her for believing the Lord. Falling Action and Resolution 5. Mary responds with a beautiful hymn of praise (often called The Magnificat). 6. Mary remains with Elizabeth for three months.