Answering popular questions that Mary Knew

Every November and December since 1992, the listening world hears the question "Mary, Did You Know?" sung by countless performers, including some of the most remarkable voices to ever be recorded (here's the very first recording that started it all).

And rightly so. Oneword Merch loves this song that provokes deep thoughts and contemplative responses. 

But for those unfamiliar with the Advent story overall, for those only familiar with the song itself and not the story about it, for those who may be unaware of details and nuance, we simply want to share that Mary Knew. 

Did she know that one day Jesus ("Jehoshua" in Hebrew) would walk on water? Did she know the blind would see and that the deaf would hear and the dead will live again? That the lame would leap and the dumb speak? Many questions asked – especially the climactic "Did you know that your baby boy is heaven's perfect Lamb? This sleeping child you're holding is the Great I Am!" – yes, Mary Knew.

When we turn to Scripture, we discover indeed that Mary Knew.

The beauty of "Mary, Did You Know?" lies not just in its haunting melody, but in the profound theological truths it explores. Mary's understanding of her son's identity—that He would heal the sick, raise the dead, and ultimately be the Lamb of God—shaped her faith and obedience in ways that echo through Scripture. Her knowledge wasn't complete in every detail, yet she trusted God's plan with remarkable courage.

This tension between mystery and faith is what makes her story so compelling for believers today, reminding us that knowing Jesus transforms everything about how we live and love. With all of that in mind, we've created another exclusive design available in hoodies and tees, enamel camp site mug, and vinyl decal for your vehicle, cooler, or water bottle.

See the complete Mary Knew collection here and be prepared for comments and conversations!

Further reading & listening:

• Luke 1 – entire chapter for context
• Luke 1:46–55 – Mary's prayer called The Magnificat
• Luke 2 – entire chapter for context, paying close attention to Luke 2:8–19
• "What Did Mary Know? Quite A Bit, It Turns Out" – article by Robby Locket on Word by Word (thorough dive into the Biblical background of this song)
• The Magnificat sung in Biblical Hebrew & English – a modern recording in ancient language