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Mary's Song of Praise

Date: Oct. 8, 2019

Passage

Luke 1:39-56 (ESV)

39 In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah, 40 and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 41 And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, 42 and she exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! 43 And why is this granted to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44 For behold, when the sound of your greeting came to my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. 45 And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.”

46 And Mary said,

  “My soul magnifies the Lord,
47     and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
48   for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant.
    For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed;
49   for he who is mighty has done great things for me,
    and holy is his name.
50   And his mercy is for those who fear him
    from generation to generation.
51   He has shown strength with his arm;
    he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts;
52   he has brought down the mighty from their thrones
    and exalted those of humble estate;
53   he has filled the hungry with good things,
    and the rich he has sent away empty.
54   He has helped his servant Israel,
    in remembrance of his mercy,
55   as he spoke to our fathers,
    to Abraham and to his offspring forever.”

56 And Mary remained with her about three months and returned to her home.

Daily Bread

Key Verse: 1:49

  for he who is mighty has done great things for me,
    and holy is his name.

1. Blessed is she who has believed (39-45)

After hearing the angel Gabriel, Mary visited her relative Elizabeth's home. Pre-born baby John the Baptist leaped for joy. Filled with the Holy Spirit, Elizabeth recognized Mary as blessed and her child as blessed. The child in Mary was the Lord. Blessed are those who believe God's promises.

2. My soul glorifies the Lord (46-56)

Mary's soul and spirit broke out in praises to God her Savior. God was mindful of her humble state. All generations would call her blessed, for the Holy and Mighty One had done great things for her and for Israel. What had God done? Read verses 51-55, which describe God's activity. God scatters the proud but lifts up the humble who trust in him. God is merciful to those who fear him. He helps the weak and needy. God keeps his promises.

Prayer: God our Savior, great is your mercy, which we do not deserve. Faithful you are to your promises. May our souls rejoice in who you are and what you have done, are doing and will do in Jesus' name. Amen.

One Word: Praise God for who he is and what he has done

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