It must have taken several days for “Mary” to make the trip. The word. The Jewishness of Mary. C. Mary praises God for His mercy (Luke 1:50). Mary’s exaltation of God continued with her reference to Him as, refers to something powerful, strong, and capable. Never lose hope in our mighty God! When you are chosen for something—especially if you are the first one or only one chosen—it is easy to believe you were chosen because you are good—or the best—at that for which you were chosen. 12 talking about this. The “spirit” often refers to one’s responsible choice or basic personal attitude (see Psalms 77:6; Isaiah 66:2; Psalms 34:18; Proverbs 16:18). The prayer can be either spoken or sung, and the Church frequently incorporates it into its Liturgy. B. Mary arrives at the home of Elizabeth (Luke 1:40). 1. That covenant also included the fact that through Abraham’s “seed” all the nations of the earth would be blessed. In this way, Mary honors God and she honors God with her belief. Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit as he uttered words of praise to God and described the missions of both his son, John, and that of Jesus, the Messiah (Luke 1:67-79). PRAISE AND THE WORLD AS GOD INTENDS IT TO BE Mary sings of the world as God intends it to be, of God's kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven, of tearing down walls that divide, and of a table shared by all without hoarding or maneuvering for status. The Bible doesn’t clearly say. Even after Elizabeth had just shared how blessed Mary was, Mary’s immediate... Mary rejoiced in God’s plan of salvation, which included saving her. And He is worthy of all our praise for that fact alone. For sure, nothing should be taken away from Mary’s reputation, but nothing should be added either. In other words, every future generation would recognize and honor her. It's one of the great ways that … And it is through His humble obedience that we can be saved when we trust in Him. In other words, Mary shows us that she knows Scripture as she sings this song. Later, Mary responds with a song of praise to God, known today as the Magnificat. Mary calls each of us to magnify God at work in and around us. Hannah had been barren, but God answered her prayer, and now she brings her young boy, Samuel, to the temple and dedicates him to the Lord, to live in God's house. The exact lineage of how Mary and Elizabeth were related is uncertain. The Magnificat is the Blessed Virgin Mary’s canticle praising our Lord. First, it is a description of what God had already done (Luke 1:68-75), and, secondly, it is a description of what God intended to do (Luke 1:76-79). Praise God through songs that glorify Him. This was an expression of God’s grace. However, although Jesus certainly did seek to save the wealthy and powerful sinners as well (see Luke 5:27-32; John 3:1-18), He also had a particular concern for those who were down and out. 50-53 Mary's hymn becomes more animated when she sings of God's glorious deeds of redemption and of His omnipotence, holiness, and mercy. Since travel was not easy, long visits were normal. God was working out His purpose for and through Mary. (vs. 52). To “fear” God means to cherish reverence and … And remember, His Kingdom is coming and you get to be part of the move. There are clear connections between these two upcoming births: And then Luke recorded Mary’s visit to Elizabeth where the two women shared their amazing news with each other. God remains in control of every situation and can change it whenever He wants. Mary knew that she had no right to God’s favor and that she certainly had not earned the privilege of bearing the Messiah. 1. A. Mary praises God for her Saviour (Luke 1:46-47). Mary immediately decided to pay Elisabeth a visit (see Luke 1:39). “So Mary trusted God more than what her eyes could see,” reads the Jesus Storybook Bible. MARY’S SONG OF PRAISE (Luke 1:46-55) 46. This was a moment to cherish forever! The phrase “hath done to me great things” indicates that Mary understood the power of God, and recognized His use of that power in what He was doing for, with, and through her. At the same time that her baby leaped for joy, he New Testament distinguishes between having or being “, In essence, Elisabeth said to Mary “You are the mother of my Lord, and you have come to me! But there is one more step we can take in driving this session home with our kids this week—we can take them to what it looks like (or should look like, more precisely) when we trust in Jesus. After “three months” she “returned to her own house.”  By this time, “Mary” was certain that she was three months pregnant. refers to the time when the angel appeared to Mary. The Holy Spirit who filled Elisabeth obviously had communicated this knowledge to her. Gabriel had told her an astonishing thing—she as a virgin would be the mother of the Son of God, “For nothing will be impossible with God” (Luke 1:37). John leaped with joy in Elizabeth’s womb and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and shared how blessed Mary was. She had no wealth or social status. Then Luke tells us that Elisabeth soon conceived and stayed out of the public for five months while commenting on what God was doing in her life (see Luke 1:24-25). Every child of God should be grateful that God is merciful. “Juda” or Judea included Jerusalem and the “hill country” surrounding it. That was God’s mercy toward her. Is there a place to find the weekly scriptures that are listed for weekly reading? God is the one set apart and who is worthy of praise. She said, she recognized that before God she was nothing more than a, that is a female slave. She also alludes to Hannah’s song found in 1 Samuel. Look for the ways that God is at work in your life. Mary stands in the Gospels as a mark or sign of the true humanity of Jesus Christ and a model of the Christian devoted to God her Savior (1:47). Mary, a humble woman and engaged to Joseph, on hearing that she would give … Continue reading "Mary’s Song Of Praise To God" She “went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda.”  The word “Juda” is another form of Judea, the province south of Galilee which included Nazareth, Mary’s home. We hope to see you as a part of our community soon and God Bless! Note:  God’s people can be confident that He will do what He says. Thus Mary’s Song of Praise becomes a kind of prophecy, revealing God’s purpose: God becomes one of us so that we might become one of God. (vs. 47). Recognizing the Lord as “God my Saviour” Mary was confessing her personal need of salvation. 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