A Timeless Question That Echoes Through History
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Mary, Did You Know? is one of the most beloved and moving songs of the Christmas season. Through a series of gentle yet profound questions, the song invites listeners to pause and reflect on the mystery of the incarnation—that the baby born in Bethlehem was not only a child, but the Savior of the world.
This new rendition brings the song into fresh focus through captivating animated visuals and a powerful, heartfelt vocal performance. Together, sound and imagery retell the story of Mary and the miraculous birth of Jesus in a way that feels intimate, reverent, and deeply moving for modern audiences.
The song Mary, Did You Know? was written in 1984 by Mark Lowry (lyrics) and Buddy Greene (music). What began as a simple poem meant to spark reflection soon became one of the most impactful songs ever written about the birth of Christ.
At the heart of the song is a quiet, almost whispered question—not asked to challenge Mary’s faith, but to invite us into her story.
Imagine a young woman in Nazareth.
No crown. No palace. No grand announcement.
Only an angel’s message… and a promise that would change the world.
Mary carried Jesus beneath her heart, feeling His movements, listening to His cries after birth, holding Him close as any mother would. Yet this child—this baby resting against her chest—was also the One who would calm storms, open blind eyes, heal the broken, and ultimately carry the weight of the world’s sin.
Did Mary fully understand all that would unfold?
Scripture tells us she treasured these things and pondered them in her heart (Luke 2:19).
The song does not claim that Mary was unaware of God’s purpose—but rather draws us into the awe of the moment. It reminds us that God’s greatest work often begins quietly, humbly, and unexpectedly.
Through this song, we are invited to stand beside Mary—not with answers, but with wonder.
While the song itself is poetic, its message is firmly grounded in Scripture. The themes echo many passages from the Bible, including:
“You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High.”
“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.”
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given… And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.”
These Scriptures reveal the truth behind the song’s questions:
The baby in Mary’s arms was God with us.
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Mary, did you know?
(Refrain)
Mary, did you know?
The blind will see
The deaf will hear
And the dead will live again
The lame will leap
The dumb will speak
The praises of the Lamb
(Verse 1)
Mary, did you know
That your baby boy will one day walk on water?
Mary, did you know
That your baby boy will save our sons and daughters?
Did you know
That your baby boy has come to make you new?
This child that you've delivered
Will soon deliver you
(Verse 2)
Mary, did you know
That your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?
Mary, did you know
That your baby boy will calm a storm with His hand?
Did you know
That your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
And when you kiss your little baby
You've kissed the face of God
(Refrain)
Mary, did you know?
The blind will see
The deaf will hear
And the dead will live again
The lame will leap
The dumb will speak
The praises of the Lamb
(Verse 3)
Mary, did you know
That your baby boy is Lord of all creation?
Mary, did you know
That your baby boy will one day rule the nations?
Did you know
That your baby boy is heaven's perfect Lamb?
This sleeping child you're holding
Is the Great I Am
Oh Mary did you know?
Rather than telling a story directly, Mary, Did You Know? unfolds through a series of reflective questions that lead the listener deeper into the mystery of Christ.
The song moves through three key themes:
A Mother and Her Child – tender, human, and intimate
The Hidden Glory of Jesus – healer, redeemer, king
The Wonder of the Incarnation – God stepping into human history
In this new version, modern animation and music gently guide the viewer to reflect—not only on Mary’s experience, but on our own response to Jesus.
🎥 Watch the video to reflect, worship, and wonder.
Heavenly Father,
As we reflect on the birth of Jesus, we are filled with awe and gratitude. Thank You for choosing to enter our world in humility and love. Thank You for Mary’s obedience, faith, and quiet trust in Your plan.
Help us to approach Your Word with the same wonder—to treasure these truths in our hearts and respond with faith.
When we see the manger, remind us of the cross.
When we hear the baby’s cry, remind us of Your saving grace.
May our hearts be filled with worship, our lives shaped by obedience, and our hope anchored in Jesus, our Savior and King.
In His holy name we pray,
Amen.
“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son.”
— John 1:14
Mary, Did You Know? reminds us that the Christmas story is not just a familiar tradition—it is a divine mystery that continues to invite reflection, worship, and faith.
May this song help you pause, wonder, and worship the One who came so quietly… and changed everything.
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