These things are still future for us, as they were for Mary, for they will be accomplished at the second coming of our Lord. Just as Marys response surpasses that of Zachariah, so the greatness of the miracle of the virgin birth of Messiah will exceed the miracle which produces a son for the elderly priest and his wife. (3) In verse 50 Marys praise broadens, viewing Gods grace to her as a reflection of His gracious purposes for His chosen people, Israel. For less than $5/mo. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! If Mary had any such reservations, how quickly they were dispelled! * [1:5] In the days of Herod, King of Judea: Luke relates the story of salvation history to events in contemporary world history. (:46-47) State of Rejoicing in God. If Luke was writing to Gentiles, the name of this village would not have had any meaning, and thus was omitted as non-essential to his purpose. 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. She is a woman who grasps the Word of God, who meditates upon it, and who is obedient to it, both in its imperatives and in its inferences. 69 and he has established for us a saving power in the House of his servant David. 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 . New International Version (NIV). 44For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy. There is no such thing as a purely 'spiritual' love. Luke 1:39-56 Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition Mary Visits Elizabeth Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall name him John.f It's easier for you to praise Jesus this Palm Sunday. He will be called John.i 8 Now it happened that it was the turn of his section to serve, and he was exercising his priestly office before God. 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. Bob was born and raised in a Christian home i More, Getting Spiritually Fit 1 ( Corinthians 9:24-27), Steps to Biblical Reconciliation (Luke 17:1-4; 2 Corinthians 5:15-21). Nevertheless, their praise was pleasing to God and it has been preserved for our edification. 64 At that instant his power of speech returned and he spoke and praised God. 50 and his faithful love extends age after age to those who fear him. d. [1:7] Gn 18:11; Jgs 13:25; 1Sm 1:56. 56Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home. John is great in the sight of the Lord (Lk 1:15); Jesus will be Great (a LXX attribute, used absolutely, of God) (Lk 1:32). Start your free trial today! This description is applied to God in Ps 18:3 and is here transferred to Jesus. Our praise tends to focus primarily on what God has done for us. Now, it would appear that both mother and child were both filled with the Holy Spirit simultaneously. (4) Elizabeths words served primarily as an encouragement to Mary. Composition Narrative. Zacharias and his wife Elizabeth were both descendants of Aaron (v. 5), and were righteous in the sight of God (v. 6). * [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). 31n Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. The scribes and Pharisees of Jesus day were largely legalists, who focused on the letter of the law, but missed Gods grace in it. Father Luis, as we affectionately know him, is a Catholic Diocesan Priest, from Tucuman, Argentina . The same principle applies on a different level. We should strive to be students of Gods Word, meditating on its terms and theology, seeking to be obedient to its imperatives and its implications. 44As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. 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. 56 Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home. 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. The Lord is with you.'. g. [1:15] 7:33; Nm 6:121; Jgs 13:4; 1Sm 1:11 LXX. He is cast, moreover, in the role of the Old Testament fiery reformer, the prophet Elijah, who according to Mal 3:23 (Mal 4:5) is sent before the great and terrible day of the Lord comes.. 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. Luke-Acts is a two-part historical account traditionally ascribed to Luke, who was believed to be a follower of Paul.The author of Luke-Acts noted that there were many accounts in circulation at the time of his writing, saying that these were eye-witness testimonies. 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. 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. 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. "For He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave;". The Wonder Of Christmas. 22 When he came out he could not speak to them, and they realised that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. Verses 39-56. Version. Elizabeth was the wife of an obscure priest. The Conspiracy Against Jesus. 16 The term young is used with some caution, for it is only tradition that teaches us Mary was a young, girl, a teen. 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. [1:49] Dt 10:21; Ps 71:19; 111:9; 126:23. 67 His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke this prophecy: 68 Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he has visited his people, he has set them free. 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. Marys age, then, is not a significant issue to Luke. Zachariah was told that his prayer (a prayer, I assume, for the coming of Messiah) had been answered, and that he and his wife would have the privilege and pleasure of bearing the son who would prepare the way for Messiahs appearance (vv. Our praise, like that of Elizabeth and Mary, should not only seek to exalt God, but also to edify those who may hear it. Not only does she think biblically, she also expresses herself in biblical terms. She may even have wondered whether or not to tell of her visit by the angel Gabriel. We have further corroboration of this from two other statements made by Luke: But she was greatly troubled at this statement, and kept pondering what kind of salutation this might be (Luke 1:29, emphasis mine). The account presents parallel scenes (diptychs) of angelic announcements of the birth of John the Baptist and of Jesus, and of the birth, circumcision, and presentation of John and Jesus. God looked upon her humble estate with compassion; consequently she will be esteemed blessed by all future generations (v. 48). Yet the worship of both of these women is such that they are models for all true disciples of our Lord. She knows the true mystery beyond His death so she bear it. 43But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord(D) should come to me? To those who lived far away from the Holy Land, the name of this unknown place was unimportant. 43But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord(D) should come to me? This is a very poorly supported theory, and one which can be rather quickly set aside. 3 He said to them, 'Take nothing for the journey: neither staff, nor haversack, nor bread, nor money; and do not have a spare tunic. 20 Look! In the course of Zacharias priestly duties, it fell his lot to have the high privilege of offering the incense at the temple of the Lord (vv. Marys role as believer in the infancy narrative should be seen in connection with the explicit mention of her presence among those who believed after the resurrection at the beginning of the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 1:14). Our salvation comes about in the same way that Marys baby was conceivedtotally by the sovereign work of God, apart from any effort which Mary might make. Announcement of the Birth of Jesus. 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, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, Story of Jesus: Experience the Life of Jesus as One Seamless Story, NIV, The Story, Hardcover, Comfort Print: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV, Biblical Theology Study Bible, Comfort Print: Follow Gods Redemptive Plan as It Unfolds throughout Scripture, NIV, The Woman's Study Bible, Full-Color, Red Letter: Receiving God's Truth for Balance, Hope, and Transformation. 12 The sight disturbed Zechariah and he was overcome with fear. The Israelites felt that their physical link with Abraham was sufficient to save them, but they were wrong, and John would later challenge this false belief (Luke 3:8). Wonders of His . 5In the days of Herod, King of Judea,* there was a priest named Zechariah of the priestly division of Abijah; his wife was from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.c The Bible requires that men live a life which is miraculous, a life that is humanly impossible (cf. This brought a rebuke, and a temporary loss of speech, which nevertheless served as a sign to the people assembled at the temple that something very significant was about to happen. 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. Mary visits Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-56) With the time drawing near when Elizabeth would give birth, Mary travelled south to visit her. In contrast to the psalm of Jonah in Jonah chapter 2, which we have recently considered,18 the psalm of Mary is a magnificent masterpiece. 62 and made signs to his father to find out what he wanted him called. As we compare Lukes account which introduces Zacharias, this elderly (and godly) priest is not put in nearly as favorable light as is his wife, Elizabeth. 39 Mary set out at that time and went as quickly as she could into the hill country to a town in Judah. God has not just singled Mary out for blessing, leaving others in their miserable estate. Luke . But he could only make signs to them and remained dumb. She looks backward, to the covenants which God has made with Abraham and with His people in the Old Testament. 40where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. Q. 14 He will be your joy and delight and many will rejoice at his birth. We are studying Luke 1:39-56 for Sunday, December 22. Creed) accept this. Woe to you who are well-fed now, for you shall be hungry (Luke 6:20-21a; 24-25). he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. How gracious God is in what He does not tell us, as well in what He does. Luke is not only interested in the words and deeds of Jesus, but also in the larger context of the birth, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus as the fulfillment of the promises of God in the Old Testament. She is a woman who had a good grasp of what God was doing in history and in society. 51 He has used the power of his arm, he has routed the arrogant of heart. The point I wish to make here is that the restrictions which the New Testament makes on women and their role in public worship are not detrimental to the spiritual life and development of women. Elizabeth is a magnificent woman of God, in Lukes opinion. (3) Elizabeths praise is not for her personal fulfillment and blessing in the bearing of a child, but in the blessing bestowed on her by the visit of Mary. 44 Look, the moment your greeting reached my ears, the child in my womb leapt for joy. Zacharias faith wavered, and he consequently asked for some sign, some proof that the promise of the angel would be fulfilled. He continued as king until his death in 4 B.C. * [1:6879] Like the canticle of Mary (Lk 1:4655) the canticle of Zechariah is only loosely connected with its context. * This is not so. If Catholic Online has given you $5.00 worth of knowledge this year, take a minute to donate. Nevertheless she assumes throughout that He has indeed been promised her. This would put her departure very close to the time of Johns birth, and reasons have been suggested for identifying the time of her departure either just before or just after the birth of John. 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. There are those who have distorted the truth of Gods word about Mary, and rather than regarding her blessed above all women, have honored her as above mankind, worshipping her and praying to her as though she were on the level of deity, or even above Messiah. The major reason for this position, in my opinion, is the similarity of the magnificat to the praise of Hannah in 1 Samuel chapter 2. Daily Readings with Questions for Reflection, RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Nevertheless, others have reacted to this error by failing to see this woman as a model disciple. I must confess to you that I often become overly absorbed in what isnt said, rather than to concentrate on what is reported. 45 Yes, blessed is she who believed that the promise made her by the Lord would be fulfilled. 39During those days Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, There were now two witnesses. Do not be carried away by varied and strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not by foods, through which those who were thus occupied were not benefited (Heb. 41When Elizabeth heard Marys greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. We learn from the other gospel accounts that John was quick to acknowledge and proclaim the superiority of Christ (John 1:19-28), and thus to accept his secondary role as forerunner to the Messiah. Women seemed only fit for fixing meals and bearing children. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! Marys praise was addressed to God, but in adoring God she also encouraged and edified Elizabeth, just as Elizabeths praise encouraged her. . The language of our praise should betray a continual soaking in the Scriptures and meditation on the terms and theology of the Bible. 2023 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, He will drink neither wine nor strong drink, He will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, You will be speechless and unable to talk, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. (N)52He has brought down rulers from their thronesbut has lifted up the humble. 56Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home. Mary has a good sense of history and a broad grasp of Gods purposes and promises. 71 that he would save us from our enemies and from the hands of all those who hate us. Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 1:39-56. Luke ends this section (vv. 7 But they were childless: Elizabeth was barren and they were both advanced in years. While Elizabeth spoke with a loud voice (1:42), Mary is perhaps more sedate. (1) Mary is a model disciple in her faith in the word of God, and in her submission to the will of God. Study Notes - Luke 1 39-56. 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. That which she speaks far surpasses what we are told Gabriel said to Zacharias. In the New Testament epistles, the apostles insist that Christians not conform to the evil social practices of their day, but live according to the social standards of the gospel, to which Mary referred, and which our Lord taught. 14:26a). 79 to give light to those who live in darkness and the shadow dark as death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace. Because there is no specific connection of the canticle to the context of Marys pregnancy and her visit to Elizabeth, the Magnificat (with the possible exception of v. 48) may have been a Jewish Christian hymn that Luke found appropriate at this point in his story. (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. 52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. Elizabeths words are not as reflective, but seem almost to explode from her lips unexpectedly. (4) Mary is a model disciple in grasp of the social implications of the gospel. James 2:1-13; 5:1-12). Mary was totally free to share the details of the angels revelation, without any hesitation. If you donate just $5.00, the price of your coffee, Catholic Online School could keep thriving. (5) Mary is a model disciple in her grasp of the purposes and promises of God. Luke 1:39-56 . Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. I believe that the similarity of the Magnificat to Hannas praise has the effect of encouraging Elizabeth, whose personal praise focuses on Mary, and not on her own joy in having a son in her old age. There is no provincialism to be found in her praise. Physical relationship to Christ is not nearly so important as ones spiritual relationship. 35And the angel said to her in reply, The holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Mary may not be all that some have held her to be, but she is a magnificent model of discipleship. The lofty will be put down and the humble will be exalted (vv. By alluding to Old Testament themes in Lk 1:17, 19 such as the coming of the day of the Lord and the dawning of the messianic era, Luke is presenting his interpretation of the significance of the births of John and Jesus. I am still supposed to be . 67. * [1:20] You will be speechless and unable to talk: Zechariahs becoming mute is the sign given in response to his question in v. 18. * 23Then, when his days of ministry were completed, he went home. Like mother, like son. 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. We will explore the basis for Elizabeths blessing of Mary later, but for now let us simply observe that the arrival of Mary is the occasion for Elizabeths praise, not the soon arrival of John. Marys Magnificat focuses on much more than just her own blessing in the bearing of Messiah. but has lifted up the humble. 14 A few Latin MSS read Elizabeth said instead of Mary said, and some commentators (e.g. It is true that Elizabeth blessed Mary as the mother of her Lord (1:42), and that future generations will bless her as such also (1:48). b. The fact that the worship of these women was more restricted than that of men is no hindrance to their spiritual growth and development. The two women are Elizabeth, the soon-to-be mother of John the Baptist, and Mary, the mother-to-be of Messiah, were truly great and godly women. 1 Seeing that many others have undertaken to draw up accounts of the events that have reached their fulfilment among us. * [1:43] Even before his birth, Jesus is identified in Luke as the Lord. 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