The gospel in Luke 1:39-56 is a clear manifestation that Mary during he life supported her Son to the very end. 43But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord(D) should come to me? Salvation is Gods miraculous work in us, producing new life. James 2:1-13; 5:1-12). And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loud cry, 'Blessed are you among . 61But they answered her, There is no one among your relatives who has this name. (1) Mary is a model disciple in her faith in the word of God, and in her submission to the will of God. They strained the gnats but they swallowed the camels. This is evident in the blessing pronounced by Elizabeth, which subtly contrasts the belief of Mary with the unbelief of Zacharias: And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what had been spoken to her by the Lord (Luke 1:45). Thank you. * [1:2638] The announcement to Mary of the birth of Jesus is parallel to the announcement to Zechariah of the birth of John. 43And why is this granted me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? She did not have any social standing due to her parentage or class, nor even the dignity of Elizabeth and Zacharias age. While Elizabeth spoke with a loud voice (1:42), Mary is perhaps more sedate. 64 At that instant his power of speech returned and he spoke and praised God. In short, Mary is the focus, not Elizabeth. Neither, Elizabeth, Mary, nor Luke refer to the fetus in Marys womb, while we are specifically told that John leaped in his mothers womb when Elizabeth heard Marys greeting (Luke 1:41). This would serve as further testimony to the divine origin of the Christ-child. 1 Seeing that many others have undertaken to draw up accounts of the events that have reached their fulfilment among us, 2 as these were handed down to us by those who from the outset were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word, 3 I in my turn, after carefully going over the . (O)53He has filled the hungry with good things(P)but has sent the rich away empty.54He has helped his servant Israel,remembering to be merciful(Q)55to Abraham and his descendants(R) forever,just as he promised our ancestors.. 57When the time arrived for Elizabeth to have her child she gave birth to a son. Mary may not be all that some have held her to be, but she is a magnificent model of discipleship. 6 Both were upright in the sight of God and impeccably carried out all the commandments and observances of the Lord. Luke 1:40 And she entered into the house of Zachary and saluted Elizabeth. 52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. Indeed, she does not focus on the child, per se, but on the results of the coming of Messiah. How shallow our prayers and praise seem when compared with that of these two godly women. Mary has a good sense of history and a broad grasp of Gods purposes and promises. Both reach out in love and rejoice in the work of God in their live. 39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40 where she entered Zechariah's home and greeted Elizabeth. Lk 1:76 where John is described as "prophet of the Most High." "Most High" is a title for God commonly used by Luke (Lk 1:35 . 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. 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 views this event in terms of the distant past, in terms of the covenant promises of God, in terms of the history of Israel, where Gods mercy was shown on generation after generation, and in terms of the distant future, when at His second coming Messiah will set things straight. This is not the way men are saved, however. Start your free trial today! 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 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. Luke 1:39-56. Some may question how a simple peasant-girl may have such a grasp of the Old Testament. 13:9). 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. In verse 48 her blessedness is viewed as the result of Gods grace. And it came about while He said these things, one of the women in the crowd raised her voice, and said to Him, Blessed is the womb that bore You, and the breasts at which You nursed. But He said, On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God, and observe it (Luke 11:27-28). Verses 39-56. One cannot read the Magnificat of Mary without realizing that she has drawn deeply from the terminology and the theology of the Old Testament. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. 24-25). The Nutcracker - Four Realms / Four Reminders. There are a number of ways in which the worship of these two women relate to contemporary Christians. For less than $5/mo. * [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. 8Once when he was serving as priest in his divisions turn before God, 42cried out in a loud voice and said, Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.t The honour that Elizabeth gave to Mary at their meeting was symbolic of the honour that John would give to Jesus ( Luke 1:39-45 ). Mary: The Expecting Momma. How encouraging the greeting of Elizabeth must have been to Mary. Thus Mary quickly prepared and left to visit her relative living in an unnamed village17 in the hill country of Judah (v. 39). CHAPTER 22. I am thus inclined to view this as Lukes way of informing us that some women may very well surpass men spiritually. While we are not specifically told that Mary was filled with the Holy Spirit when she spoke these words, we may surely assume so. God has not just singled Mary out for blessing, leaving others in their miserable estate. All rights reserved worldwide. 66 All those who heard of it treasured it in their hearts. While this may not refer only to the saving work which Messiah will come to accomplish, surely it includes it. In the course of performing his duty, the angel Gabriel appeared to him while he was inside the holy place. 67Then Zechariah his father, filled with the holy Spirit, prophesied, saying: 68* Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he has visited and brought redemption to his people.k, 69* He has raised up a horn for our salvation. 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. The Bible requires that men live a life which is miraculous, a life that is humanly impossible (cf. It is a happy thing when those who are joined to each other in marriage are both joined to the Lord; and it is especially requisite that the priests, the Lord's ministers, should with their yoke-fellows be righteous before God, that they may be examples to the flock, and rejoice their hearts. 6 Both were upright in the sight of God and impeccably carried out all the commandments and observances of the Lord. Announcement of the Birth of John. 1 He called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all devils and to cure diseases, 2 and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal. There is a also distinct parallel with the praise of Hannah in 1 Samuel chapter 2. In particular, instead of praising God for His mercy and compassion, as the psalmists and Mary do, Jonah protests against the grace and mercy of God in the final chapter of the book. 63He asked for a tablet and wrote, John is his name, and all were amazed. The did not have any children, however, and now that they were advanced in age, it would take a miracle for them ever to do so. Mary has a great breadth of understanding. Herod the Great, the son of the Idumean Antipater, was declared King of Judea by the Roman Senate in 40 B.C., but became the undisputed ruler of Palestine only in 37 B.C. (B) 42In a loud voice she exclaimed: Blessed are you among women,(C) and blessed is the child you will bear! 52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones. 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 . 65 All their neighbours were filled with awe and the whole affair was talked about throughout the hill country of Judaea. Indeed, I believe that Luke is telling us that wives are not restricted to the level of spirituality of their mate. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be satisfied But woe to you who are rich, for you are receiving your comfort in full. Elizabeth already knew, believed, and rejoiced in the truth of God, spoken through Gabriel. 3I too have decided, after investigating everything accurately anew, to write it down in an orderly sequence for you, most excellent Theophilus, 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. Instead, we must focus on the things which Luke has included, for these point to the thrust of his argument. And the angel departed from her. (4) Mary is a model disciple in grasp of the social implications of the gospel. Matthew 23). 53 He has filled the starving with good things, sent the rich away empty. Father Luis, as we affectionately know him, is a Catholic Diocesan Priest, from Tucuman, Argentina . 12:46-50; Luke 8:19-21). (L)51He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;(M)he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. The language of our praise should betray a continual soaking in the Scriptures and meditation on the terms and theology of the Bible. New International Version (NIV). 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. We have here an interview between the two happy mothers, Elisabeth and Mary: the angel, by intimating to Mary the favour bestowed on her cousin Elisabeth ( Luke 1:36 ), gave occasion for it; and sometimes it may prove a better piece of service that we think to bring good people together, to compare notes. In His ministry the Lord Jesus would expand on he social themes of Marys Magnificat: And turning His gaze on His disciples, He began to say, Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. (1) Elizabeth seems to praise Mary before Mary has had any opportunity to explain anything to her. 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. 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. She may even have wondered whether or not to tell of her visit by the angel Gabriel. (2) Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and her words were a divinely inspired utterance. God looked upon her humble estate with compassion; consequently she will be esteemed blessed by all future generations (v. 48). Zacharias faith wavered, and he consequently asked for some sign, some proof that the promise of the angel would be fulfilled. The immediate faith and submission of Mary, a simple and very young peasant girl, to the will of God is contrasted with the hesitant request of Zachariah for a sign, a man who was a priest all his many years of life. She must have been very devastated upon seeing Jesus died but she understood the truth. * [1:45] Blessed are you who believed: Luke portrays Mary as a believer whose faith stands in contrast to the disbelief of Zechariah (Lk 1:20). Physical relationship to Christ is not nearly so important as ones spiritual relationship. Finally, there are those who would accept the rendering of some obscure manuscripts14 and conclude that it was Elizabeth and not Mary, who was the composer of the magnificat,15 the praise hymn of verses 46-55. Q. Mary is not a model for disciples in being the mother of Messiah. And He went down with them, and came to Nazareth; and He continued in to them; and His mother treasured all these things in her heart (Luke 2:51, emphasis mine). He continued as king until his death in 4 B.C. Probably he did this because Mary has already been presented in Lk 1:38 as the obedient handmaid of the Lord who fulfills the requirement for belonging to the . Luke does not tell us of any such communication, and the readers impression tends to be that there was no communication prior to her arrival, at least so far as Marys visitation by the angel. Luis A. Zazano May 30, 2021. Holy is his name. 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. 19And the angel said to him in reply, I am Gabriel,* who stand before God. Chapter 9 . 22But when he came out, he was unable to speak to them, and they realized that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. It is so strong that some are tempted to view Elizabeth as the composer of the Magnificat, and not Mary. 65Then fear came upon all their neighbors, and all these matters were discussed throughout the hill country of Judea. Both were humble women of no social or economic standing. Mary Visits Elizabeth. Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 1:39-56. Mary is a model disciple. 30 but the angel said to her, 'Mary, do not be afraid; you have won God's favour. 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. c. [1:52] 1Sm 2:7; 2Sm 22:28; Jb 5:11; 12:19; Ps 147:6; Sir 10:14; Jas 4:6; 1Pt 5:5. f. [1:55] Gn 13:15; 17:7; 18:18; 22:1718; Mi 7:20. k. [1:68] 7:16; Ps 41:13; 72:18; 106:48; 111:9. n. [1:7273] Gn 17:7; Lv 26:42; Ps 105:89; Mi 7:20. r. [1:76] Is 40:3; Mal 3:1; Mt 3:3; 11:10. 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. Thus, James has some very strong words on the subject of discriminating against the poor and showing partiality to the rich (cf. Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. And so the child will be holy and will be called Son of God. THE PASSION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO LUKE [22:14-23:56] The people may sit for the first part of the . ', 34 Mary said to the angel, 'But how can this come about, since I have no knowledge of man?'. . To press the matter further, I doubt that Mary understood that the redemptive purpose of Christs first coming would be accomplished by His death on a cross, death at the hands of wicked men. They forget that all pious Israelites from their childhood days knew by heart songs from the Old Testament and often sang them in the home circle and at celebrations. Perhaps a few women, blessed by financial prosperity and social standing, may have been able to enjoy some of the benefits of the male world. Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 1,39-56. 44For behold, when the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. 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. Virtually every commentator agrees that Marys praise is dripping with Old Testament allusions and references. 43But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord(D) should come to me? 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. * [1:59] The practice of Palestinian Judaism at this time was to name the child at birth; moreover, though naming a male child after the father is not completely unknown, the usual practice was to name the child after the grandfather (see Lk 1:61). Marys response was an elegant expression of faith: Behold, the bondslave of the Lord; be it done to me according to your word (Luke 1:38). All materials contained on this site, whether written, audible or visual are the exclusive property of Catholic Online and are protected under U.S. and International copyright laws, Copyright 2022 Catholic Online. The prophecy of Zachariah, both of Jesus, 76. and of John. Catholic Online is a Project of Your Catholic Voice Foundation, a Not-for-Profit Corporation. The Magnificat is based on the Song of Hannah (1 Sam 2.1-10), and other Old Testament passages that describe Gods favor toward Israel and especially toward the poor and lowly. (5) Elizabeth praises God for much more than those things that Zachariah was told. She looks backward, to the covenants which God has made with Abraham and with His people in the Old Testament. d. [1:7] Gn 18:11; Jgs 13:25; 1Sm 1:56. Whether or not Elizabeth and Mary had any previous communication before Marys arrival. (7) Mary is a model disciple in that her praise was not only a personal expression of worship, but also was edifying to Elizabeth. Grace is the essence of true doctrine and the antidote to that which is false. 45Blessed are you who believed* that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.u, The Canticle of Mary. 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. 59* When they came on the eighth day to circumciseh the child, they were going to call him Zechariah after his father, 34But Mary said to the angel, How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?* If there is any one concept which captures the spirit and the essence of Gods dealings with men it is the concept of grace. Related Topics: Christology, Worship (Personal), Robert L. (Bob)Deffinbaugh graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with his Th.M. Luke . 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. 43 Why should I be honoured with a visit from the mother of my Lord? (6) Marys praise does not focus on the child she will bear, but on Father who is sending His Messiah. We cannot say for certain, but we can affirm at this moment that all that she said was divinely inspired. Lk 1:76 where John is described as prophet of the Most High. Most High is a title for God commonly used by Luke (Lk 1:35, 76; 6:35; 8:28; Acts 7:48; 16:17). (6) Mary is a model disciple in her evident reflection and meditation on the things of God. Start for FREE. 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. Q. She looks forward to the ultimate righteousness which will be established when Messiah reigns on the throne of David. 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me holy is his name. In both cases, the praise of God spoken before others was done in such a way as to edify and encourage those who heard. We must first very candidly admit that we are not told how Elizabeth learned what she affirmed by divine inspiration. Elizabeths words are not as reflective, but seem almost to explode from her lips unexpectedly. 53The hungry he has filled with good things; 55according to his promise to our fathers, to Abraham and to his descendants forever.f. 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. Marys Magnificat focuses on much more than just her own blessing in the bearing of Messiah. * [1:5] In the days of Herod, King of Judea: Luke relates the story of salvation history to events in contemporary world history. 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. Mary did not mention the Law of Moses, the Mosaic Covenant, but only Gods promise to Abraham, the Abrahamic Covenant. 62So they made signs, asking his father what he wished him to be called. (6) Elizabeths praise suggests that she may have possessed a greater depth of spiritual and scriptural insight than her husband. 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. It is my personal opinion, however, that she is no just a mere mouthpiece for the Holy Spirit, who has had no knowledge of what God was doing. 41When Elizabeth heard Marys greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. Luis A. Zazano May 30, 2021. written by Fr. Today, we humbly ask you to defend Catholic Online's independence. I believe that Elizabeth knew from the Scriptures that Messiah would be both human and divine, and that He would be born of a virgin. Basketweave Black/Burgandy Bonded Leather, The Official Catholic Scripture Study International Bible, Largeprint, Bonded Leather, Black - Slightly Imperfect, RSV Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament 2nd Edition. 57. 41When Elizabeth heard Marys greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. Bible . Throughout the Old Testament, the miraculous ministries of Gods chosen instruments often began by a miraculous or unusual birth. Romans chapter 7). He will be called John.i Luke ends this section (vv. 14And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, Daily Readings with Questions for Reflection, RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. 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. Wonders of His . His self-righteousness is evident in the psalm of chapter 2, which dwells on his dilemma, his danger, and his deliverance, but not on God. Luke 1:39-56 The Word of God . 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the House of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. Our praise tends to focus primarily on what God has done for us. It's a little awkward to ask, but we need your help. 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. "And Mary said: 'My soul exalts the Lord, 47 And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.'". Thus there is a kind of criss-crossing effect in the praise of both women, for each expresses ones personal praise, but edifies the other. 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. * Not only did Elizabeth, in a sense, speak for John, she also spoke like John. The Conspiracy Against Jesus. As the writer to the Hebrews put it. 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. Simeons words in chapter 2 (v. 35) allude to this pain, but do not explain what its cause will be. Yet the worship of both of these women is such that they are models for all true disciples of our Lord. 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. 32o He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High,* and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, This is a very poorly supported theory, and one which can be rather quickly set aside. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leapt in her womb. You shall name him John: the name means Yahweh has shown favor, an indication of Johns role in salvation history. * It is my opinion is that Mary became pregnant during the time she way staying with Elizabeth and Zachariah. "For He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave;". 28 He went in and said to her, 'Rejoice, you who enjoy God's favor! 23Then, when his days of ministry were completed, he went home. 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