49The Mighty One has done great things for me, dispersed the arrogant of mind and heart.b, 52He has thrown down the rulers from their thrones. There is no provincialism to be found in her praise. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and . The nativity and circumcision of John. She did not have any social standing due to her parentage or class, nor even the dignity of Elizabeth and Zacharias age. Ps 18:46; Isa 17:10; 61:10; Hab 3:18; 1Ti 1:1; 2:3; 4:10, Ge 11:8; Ex 18:11; 2Sa 22:28; Jer 13:9; 49:16, NIV, Journal the Word Bible, Double-Column, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Reflect, Take Notes, or Create Art Next to Your Favorite Verses, NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow Gods Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Revelation, Paperback, Comfort Print, NIV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV, The Woman's Study Bible, Full-Color, Red Letter: Receiving God's Truth for Balance, Hope, and Transformation, NIV, Story of Jesus: Experience the Life of Jesus as One Seamless Story. 43But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord(D) should come to me? * [1:2638] The announcement to Mary of the birth of Jesus is parallel to the announcement to Zechariah of the birth of John. 44For behold, when the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy. Bible Study Summary with Questions The Worship of Two Women Disciples. 45Blessed are you who believed* that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.u, The Canticle of Mary. Study Notes - Luke 1 39-56. 1 The whole assembly then rose, and they brought him before Pilate. The gospel in Luke 1:39-56 is the manifestation of the feast of the assumption. 50 His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. Start for FREE. (6) Mary is a model disciple in her evident reflection and meditation on the things of God. The Birth of John. he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. What is your spiritual relationship to God? Mary saw her blessing as but an illustration, one instance of Gods grace, which leads her to praise God for His grace to all those who fear Him, from one generation to generation. Luke 1:39-56 - Scripture (NRSV Bible) Mary Visits Elizabeth 39 In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, 40 where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. Luke 1:65 And fear came upon all their neighbours: and all these things were noised abroad over all the hill country of Judea. 56 Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home. 13-17). Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers (56) And Mary abode with her about three months. Peter momentarily forgot that the gospel is inseparably linked with certain social obligations, and thus Paul had to rebuke him (cf. 49 for the Almighty has done great things for me. And they were all astonished. 4so that you may realize the certainty of the teachings you have received. 43And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord* should come to me? Thank you. John spoke as it were by leaping in the womb (1:41), while Elizabeth seems almost to speak for John. John chapter 3). Saint of the Day for Wednesday, Jan 18th, 2023. 51-52). Marys Magnificat reveals the depth of her grasp of Gods grace, which is not only shown to her, but to all the people of God, and from generation to generation. The same principle applies on a different level. 45Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!, My soul glorifies the Lord(F)47and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,(G)48for he has been mindfulof the humble state of his servant. * [1:15] He will drink neither wine nor strong drink: like Samson (Jgs 13:45) and Samuel (1Sm 1:11 LXX and 4QSama), John is to be consecrated by Nazirite vow and set apart for the Lords service. Composition Narrative. The bore the added social stigma of having no children. 4. * [1:52:52] Like the Gospel according to Matthew, this gospel opens with an infancy narrative, a collection of stories about the birth and childhood of Jesus. I will not pursue this in any detail here, but let me point out several areas of contrast between Marys theology, her understanding of the Old Testament, and that of the scribes and Pharisees. 52 He has pulled down princes from their thrones and raised high the lowly. Mary got the point, however, and without having to be told to do so, went immediately to Elizabeths house, even though it was apparently some distance away and involved considerable inconvenience. Rather than having to try to explain to Elizabeth what the angel had said to her about the virgin birth of her son, Messiah, Mary learned that Elizabeth already knew. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. Luke 1:39-56. The scribes and Pharisees seemed as though they could only think and talk in terms of the Law of Moses. . 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leaped in her womb. No doubt in the minds of some they were being punished by God for some sin. He would be the Son of the Most High, who would be given the throne of His father David, from which He would rule (vv. Federal Tax Identification Number: 81-0596847. Physical relationship to Christ is not nearly so important as ones spiritual relationship. 39 In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, 40 where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. Mary grasped the camels and the religious leaders only grasped at the gnats.. While Elizabeth spoke with a loud voice (1:42), Mary is perhaps more sedate. Finally, we should strive to see beyond the birth of the baby to the end for which the child cameto restore and reconcile fallen men to God and to one another. * [1:78] The daybreak from on high: three times in the LXX (Jer 23:5; Zec 3:8; 6:12), the Greek word used here for daybreak translates the Hebrew word for scion, branch, an Old Testament messianic title. As the writer to the Hebrews put it. 74 that he would grant us, free from fear, to be delivered from the hands of our enemies. They strained the gnats but they swallowed the camels. Some may question how a simple peasant-girl may have such a grasp of the Old Testament. 33and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.p d. [1:7] Gn 18:11; Jgs 13:25; 1Sm 1:56. I must confess to you that I often become overly absorbed in what isnt said, rather than to concentrate on what is reported. Gospel, Luke 1:39-56 39 Mary set out at that time and went as quickly as she could into the hill country to a town in Judah. There are a number of ways in which the worship of these two women relate to contemporary Christians. (L)51He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;(M)he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. 19 The angel replied, 'I am Gabriel, who stand in God's presence, and I have been sent to speak to you and bring you this good news. Mary does not in any way view herself as better or holier than anyone else. * [1:34] Marys questioning response is a denial of sexual relations and is used by Luke to lead to the angels declaration about the Spirits role in the conception of this child (Lk 1:35). Not only did Elizabeth, in a sense, speak for John, she also spoke like John. Yet Ryries Notes Say Otherwise. 38 "I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. 39In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, 40and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. (5) Elizabeth praises God for much more than those things that Zachariah was told. 8Once when he was serving as priest in his divisions turn before God, Yet the worship of both of these women is such that they are models for all true disciples of our Lord. The connection of the phrase with the house of David gives the title messianic overtones and may indicate an allusion to a phrase in Hannahs song of praise (1Sm 2:10), the horn of his anointed.. 12:46-50; Luke 8:19-21). Hi readers, it seems you use Catholic Online a lot; that's great! If a woman past the childbearing age could become pregnant, why, the angel implies, should there be doubt about Marys pregnancy, for nothing will be impossible for God. At this time the social order will under a radical and violent reversal. 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me. Making use of a formal, literary construction and vocabulary, the author writes the prologue in imitation of Hellenistic Greek writers and, in so doing, relates his story about Jesus to contemporaneous Greek and Roman literature. Revelation 21 Seems To Be After The Millennium Where It Says There Will Be No Pain Or Tears. Elizabeth was not restricted to the level of spirituality of her husband, nor did the fact that the public expression of her worship was limited keep her from experiencing the greatest intimacy with her God. 50 His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. He will drink neither wine nor strong drink. Elizabeth also readily acknowledged the superior blessing bestowed on Mary, and rejoiced in it. Mary viewed all of Gods dealings in the light of His grace; the religious leaders only thought in terms of human works. How encouraging the greeting of Elizabeth must have been to Mary. Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE), Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition. You shall name him John: the name means Yahweh has shown favor, an indication of Johns role in salvation history. According to Luke, the virginal conception of Jesus takes place through the holy Spirit, the power of God, and therefore Jesus has a unique relationship to Yahweh: he is Son of God. For less than $5/mo. These things are still future for us, as they were for Mary, for they will be accomplished at the second coming of our Lord. 44As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. "For He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave;". ', 61 They said to her, 'But no one in your family has that name,'. 23Then, when his days of ministry were completed, he went home. So far as Lukes account informs us, Mary was only told that her elderly relative had conceived in her old age, which testified to the fact that nothing was impossible for God (Luke 1:36-37). If Catholic Online has given you $5.00 worth of knowledge this year, take a minute to donate. 'No,' she said, 'he is to be called John. While bearing the Messiah was a distinct privilege for Mary, that for which she is most highly praised is her faith and her obedience. The lofty will be put down and the humble will be exalted (vv. Mary was totally free to share the details of the angels revelation, without any hesitation. Gods compassion on her has revealed both His power and His holiness (Mighty One, holy is His name, v. 49). The things which Luke does not tell us ought not to be our primary concern, to deal with them as unsolved mysteries, for which we must have an answer. Both reach out in love and rejoice in the work of God in their live. Now, it would appear that both mother and child were both filled with the Holy Spirit simultaneously. 29But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. 66 All those who heard of it treasured it in their hearts. We can see that the verbs in these verses are past perfect. Q. 9 when it fell to him by lot, as the priestly custom was, to enter the Lord's sanctuary and burn incense there. Any unauthorized use, without prior written consent of Catholic Online is strictly forbidden and prohibited. We must first very candidly admit that we are not told how Elizabeth learned what she affirmed by divine inspiration. If you donate just $5.00, the price of your coffee, Catholic Online School could keep thriving. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loud cry, 'Blessed are you among . 1 Seeing that many others have undertaken to draw up accounts of the events that have reached their fulfilment among us. It is largely, however, the composition of Luke who writes in imitation of Old Testament birth stories, combining historical and legendary details, literary ornamentation and interpretation of scripture, to answer in advance the question, Who is Jesus Christ? The focus of the narrative, therefore, is primarily christological. When you ponder the specific results of Messiahs incarnation as outlined in Marys Magnificat they have to do with what we know of as Christs second coming, more than with His first coming. and to grant us that, 74rescued from the hand of enemies, without fear we might worship him 75in holiness and righteousness. 45And blessed is she who believed that there would be[a] a fulfilment of what was spoken to her from the Lord. 46And Mary said, My soul magnifies the Lord,47and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,48for he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden.For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed;49for he who is mighty has done great things for me,and holy is his name.50And his mercy is on those who fear himfrom generation to generation.51He has shown strength with his arm,he has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts,52he has put down the mighty from their thrones,and exalted those of low degree;53he has filled the hungry with good things,and the rich he has sent empty away.54He has helped his servant Israel,in remembrance of his mercy,55as he spoke to our fathers,to Abraham and to his posterity for ever.[b]. Geldenhuys has remarked, It strikes us that Mary in this hymn does not utter a direct word in connection with the Son promised to her. How gracious God is in what He does not tell us, as well in what He does. Daily Bible Readings, Podcast Audio and Videos and Prayers brought to you by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. With these things already known (albeit by the Holy Spirits illumination of the Scriptures), the Spirit of God informed Elizabeth, perhaps at that very moment, that Mary was the one through whom Messiah would be born. * [1:19] I am Gabriel: the angel of the Lord is identified as Gabriel, the angel who in Dn 9:2025 announces the seventy weeks of years and the coming of an anointed one, a prince. The narrative of Johns circumcision also prepares the way for the subsequent description of the circumcision of Jesus in Lk 2:21. 12 The sight disturbed Zechariah and he was overcome with fear. 17He will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah* to turn the hearts of fathers toward children and the disobedient to the understanding of the righteous, to prepare a people fit for the Lord.h Luis A. Zazano May 30, 2021. 39At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea,(A) 40where she entered Zechariahs home and greeted Elizabeth. I believe that Charles Talbert is correct in viewing Mary as a model disciple.21 Let us consider some of the ways in which Mary provides us with a model of discipleship. In this, Luke agrees with the Marcan parallel (Mk 3:31-35), although by omitting Mk 3:33 and especially Mk 3:20-21 Luke has softened the Marcan picture of Jesus' natural family. Since you did not believe my words, which will come true at their appointed time, you will be silenced and have no power of speech until this has happened.'. 76 And you, little child, you shall be called Prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare a way for him. That which she speaks far surpasses what we are told Gabriel said to Zacharias. In both the angel Gabriel appears to the parent who is troubled by the vision (Lk 1:1112, 2629) and then told by the angel not to fear (Lk 1:13, 30). She may have been rehearsing what she would say to Elizabeth when she first saw her. In His rebuke of the scribes and Pharisees, Jesus constantly referred to these great themes, and to the fact that legalistic Judaism violated them (cf. Luke - Chapter 22. Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. He stated that he had investigated "everything from the beginning" and was editing the material into . 70even as he promised through the mouth of his holy prophets from of old: 71salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us,m, 73and of the oath he swore to Abraham our father,p. 3 c Then Satan entered into Judas, * the one surnamed Iscariot, who was counted among the Twelve, d 4 and he went to the chief priests and temple guards to . Luke ends this section (vv. The loose connection between the hymn and the context is further seen in the fact that a few Old Latin manuscripts identify the speaker of the hymn as Elizabeth, even though the overwhelming textual evidence makes Mary the speaker. She must have been very devastated upon seeing Jesus died but she understood the truth. Yes, from now onwards all generations will call me blessed. Overview Of The Gospels. She went into Zechariah's house and greeted Elizabeth. How, then, did Elizabeth know that Jesus would be born of a virgin, and that the virgin was none other than her relative, Mary? All rights reserved. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God.q 30 but the angel said to her, 'Mary, do not be afraid; you have won God's favour. The poor will be helped, but the rich will be sent away (v. 53). At the end of the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 21:20; 22:3; 23:69; 24:1416; 26:28, 2223) he will argue that Christianity is the direct descendant of Pharisaic Judaism. Even this is a manifestation of Gods grace, for at this early point in time such knowledge would only have caused Mary unnecessary and premature pain. Apart from Lk 1:7677, the hymn in speaking of a horn for our salvation (Lk 1:69) and the daybreak from on high (Lk 1:78) applies more closely to Jesus and his work than to John. One wonders how much that Elizabeth came directly from the Spirit of God, and how much originated from her own grasp of the Scriptures. 57When the time arrived for Elizabeth to have her child she gave birth to a son. There are many nominal Christians who are tying to live an impossible (miraculous) life, yet who have not been miraculously born again. I fear some of you may be trying to live a miraculous life, but who have not had the prerequisite new birth. May I exhort you to experience this new birth through faith in Christ this very hour. Is Divorce And Remarriage After Abuse, Neglect, Financial, Or Emotional Issues Okay. 65Then fear came upon all their neighbors, and all these matters were discussed throughout the hill country of Judea. 11 Then there appeared to him the angel of the Lord, standing on the right of the altar of incense. For less than $5/mo. She looks at the long range, not the short term. Chapter 23 . [1:48] 11:27; 1Sm 1:11; 2Sm 16:12; 2Kgs 14:26; Ps 113:7. z. There was so much that women could not do, or at least were not allowed to do. Many have observed the similarities of this Magnificat of Mary to the hymn of praise of Hanna in 1 Samuel chapter 2. * [1:14] The Gospel according to Luke is the only one of the synoptic gospels to begin with a literary prologue. 32-33). 44For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy. Romans chapter 7). How shallow our prayers and praise seem when compared with that of these two godly women. The gospel in Luke 1:39-56 is a clear manifestation that Mary during he life supported her Son to the very end. Too often, I fear, we find ourselves performing before others, using our praise to speak to men, to convey some message to them, rather than to God. This is clearly seen to be in blatant disregard for the teaching of our text. Luke does tell us that Mary arose and went with haste to the hill country (1:39), which would suggest that there was not sufficient time for any communication to have occurred. If there is any one concept which captures the spirit and the essence of Gods dealings with men it is the concept of grace. . 5 In the days of King Herod of Judaea there lived a priest called Zechariah who belonged to the Abijah section of the priesthood, and he had a wife, Elizabeth by name, who was a descendant of Aaron. The miracle of the virgin birth, which is the basis and the starting point of the praise of these two women, is analogous to the miracle of the new birth which every man, woman, and child must experience to have eternal life and to live the kind of life which our Lord requires. Mary is a model disciple. The fact that Zacharias was a professional priest and that his wife and Mary were but lay people did not in any way set Zacharias above the others. When Mary asks a similar question in Lk 1:34, unlike Zechariah who was punished for his doubt, she, in spite of her doubt, is praised and reassured (Lk 1:3537). Bible. Elizabeths praise surpasses Zachariahs petition for a sign. In the course of performing his duty, the angel Gabriel appeared to him while he was inside the holy place. Luke 1:56 Catholic Bible Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. Mary left almost immediately for the home of Elizabeth and Zacharias, and the journey may have taken some time. We find the first instance of his highlighting of women in our text in the first chapter of Lukes gospel, where the spotlight is directed toward two godly women. Chapter 9 . Bob is a pastor/teacher and elder at Community Bible Chapel in Richardson, Texas, and has contributed many of his Bible study series for use by the Foundation. 67. Granted, the worship of these two women is not public, but private. Mary understood the great themes of the Old Testament, such as Gods mercy and compassion, Gods concern for the poor and the helpless. CHAPTER 22. New International Version (NIV). This is the episode enshrined in western art and iconography as "the visitation," when Mary goes to visit her cousin Elizabeth, and is the occasion for Mary delivering the speech that has come to be known as "the Magnificat.". My opinion is that deliverances which are described have already been demonstrated in Israels history, to some degree, but that they will finally and fully be realized in the future, as a result of Messiahs coming. 76And you, child, will be called prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord* to prepare his ways,r, 77to give his people knowledge of salvation, 78because of the tender mercy of our Gods, by which the daybreak from on high* will visit ust. . 64 At that instant his power of speech returned and he spoke and praised God. 59 Now it happened that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; they were going to call him Zechariah after his father, 60 but his mother spoke up. * Matt. (H)From now on all generations will call me blessed,(I)49for the Mighty One has done great things(J) for meholy is his name. One can speculate as to what Mary may have been thinking along the way to Elizabeths home. This is why the Lord Jesus told Nicodemus that he must be born again, even though he was a prominent teacher in Israel (cf. Elizabeths immediate response to Marys arrival might be explained by some previous communication between the two (e.g. 66All who heard these things took them to heart, saying, What, then, will this child be? For surely the hand of the Lord was with him. (4) In verses 51-55, Marys praise focuses on the faithfulness of God to His promises and His purposes, especially His covenant with Abraham and his descendants. 6 Both were upright in the sight of God and impeccably carried out all the commandments and observances of the Lord. But the textual evidence in support of Mary is overwhelming. Leon Morris, The Gospel According To St. Luke, The Tyndale Bible Commentary Series, R. V. G. Tasker, General Editor (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1974), p. 75. 10Then, when the whole assembly of the people was praying outside at the hour of the incense offering, Our Lord was careful to show that being obedient to Gods will and His word were more important than being humanly related to Him: And a multitude was sitting around Him, and they said to Him, Behold, Your mother and Your brothers are outside looking for You. And answering them, He said, Who are My mother and My brothers? And looking about on those who were sitting around Him, He said, Behold, My mother and My brothers! For whoever does the will of God, he is My brother and sister and mother (Mark 3:31-35; cf. 80 Meanwhile the child grew up and his spirit grew strong. And so the child will be holy and will be called Son of God. While no instruction was given here, the inference was clear: Elizabeth would be an encouragement to Mary, and a woman who would understand what God was doing in the virgins life. Nevertheless, it is our conviction that the principles of the New Testament church are as relevant and binding today as they were in Pauls day. It not only employs the terminology of the psalms, but the theology. In verses 46-49, Mary praises God for His mercy as expressed toward her. 38Mary said, Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. She viewed history in the light of this plan. After indicating his purpose for writing this gospel in verses 1-4, Luke immediately commenced his account by introducing Zacharias, the father-to-be of John the Baptist. Then the angel left her. May it be done to me according to your word. Then the angel departed from her. 1 a Now the feast of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, * was drawing near, 2 b and the chief priests and the scribes were seeking a way to put him to death, for they were afraid of the people. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. It is not at all surprising to find that the births of both John and Jesus are miraculous, for the lives of both are miraculous. 14And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, Here and in Lk 3:12 he connects his narrative with events in Palestinian history; in Lk 2:12 and Lk 3:1 he casts the Jesus story in the light of events of Roman history. Luke was a doctor and therefore a man of science and research, and this is reflected in his history of the life of Jesus. * [1:7] They had no child: though childlessness was looked upon in contemporaneous Judaism as a curse or punishment for sin, it is intended here to present Elizabeth in a situation similar to that of some of the great mothers of important Old Testament figures: Sarah (Gn 15:3; 16:1); Rebekah (Gn 25:21); Rachel (Gn 29:31; 30:1); the mother of Samson and wife of Manoah (Jgs 13:23); Hannah (1Sm 1:2). 41 Now it happened that as soon as Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leapt in her womb and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 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