Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall name him John.f And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loud cry, 'Blessed are you among . 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. All rights reserved worldwide. The other, Mary, responds to this word of prophecy in her song saying: "All generations will call me blessed" (Lk 1 : 48). 62So they made signs, asking his father what he wished him to be called. 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. They strained the gnats but they swallowed the camels. How many Apostles were there? 67. For less than $5/mo. 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. 56 Mary stayed with her some three months and then went home. 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). Elizabeths words far surpass the revelation which we are told Gabriel gave to Zacharias. When one thinks of the women of the ancient world, our first emotional response is usually pity. For less than $5/mo. Third, the account which Luke has provided us of Marys intimate worship, shared only with Elizabeth, should instruct and motivate us in the disciplines of discipleship. (1) Mary is a model disciple in her faith in the word of God, and in her submission to the will of God. (7) Mary is a model disciple in that her praise was not only a personal expression of worship, but also was edifying to Elizabeth. The first to speak, Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cries out in a loud voice and utters words which we could only consider prophetic: "Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb" (Lk 1 : 42). To press the matter of Marys obedience even further, Mary was not only obedient to the imperatives of Gods word, but also to the inferences of His word. * [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). 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 . We're not salespeople, but we depend on donations averaging $14.76 and fewer than 1% of readers give. 44For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy. 56Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home. 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. 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. 74 that he would grant us, free from fear, to be delivered from the hands of our enemies. Mary left almost immediately for the home of Elizabeth and Zacharias, and the journey may have taken some time. 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. (8) Marys theology, as reflected in her Magnificat is vastly superior to that of the scribes and Pharisees, who would become the arch enemies of our Lord. In the course of performing his duty, the angel Gabriel appeared to him while he was inside the holy place. 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. he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. h. [1:17] Sir 48:10; Mal 3:1; 3:2324; Mt 11:14; 17:1113. Before we begin to deal with our text, there are some introductory comments which may prove to be helpful. (B) 42In a loud voice she exclaimed: Blessed are you among women,(C) and blessed is the child you will bear! get to know the Bible better! Mary: The Expecting Momma. 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. 15 for he will be great in the sight of the Lord; he must drink no wine, no strong drink; even from his mother's womb he will be filled with the Holy Spirit. The particular focus of the announcement of the birth of Jesus is on his identity as Son of David (Lk 1:3233) and Son of God (Lk 1:32, 35). * [1:6879] Like the canticle of Mary (Lk 1:4655) the canticle of Zechariah is only loosely connected with its context. She viewed history in the light of this plan. 13:9). 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. 2:11-21). We can see that the verbs in these verses are past perfect. Related Topics: Christology, Worship (Personal), Robert L. (Bob)Deffinbaugh graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with his Th.M. 41When Elizabeth heard Marys greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the holy Spirit,s (6) Elizabeths praise suggests that she may have possessed a greater depth of spiritual and scriptural insight than her husband. Marys age, then, is not a significant issue to Luke. 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. 13-17). She did not have any social standing due to her parentage or class, nor even the dignity of Elizabeth and Zacharias age. And he lived in the desert until the day he appeared openly to Israel. The degree to which women were degraded was that to which their husbands and their culture stooped. The book of Revelation speaks much of these themes, and prophesies their fulfillment. He will drink neither wine nor strong drink. * [1:76] You will go before the Lord: here the Lord is most likely a reference to Jesus (contrast Lk 1:1517 where Yahweh is meant) and John is presented as the precursor of Jesus. 37for nothing will be impossible for God.r 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. Salvation is Gods miraculous work in us, producing new life. 16and he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God. 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. 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). 22 When he came out he could not speak to them, and they realised that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. 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. 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]. 45 Yes, blessed is she who believed that the promise made her by the Lord would be fulfilled. 15 FRom the first word of her hymn of praise in the Vulgate translation, this hymn is known as the Magnificat. From the earliest times it has been used in the praises of the Christian church. Norval Geldenhuys, Commentary on the Gospel of Luke, The New International Commentary on the New Testament Series (Grand Rapids: Wm. 73 This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham. The scribes and Pharisees, however, seemed only to grasp a few of the particulars, but missed the plan. We must first very candidly admit that we are not told how Elizabeth learned what she affirmed by divine inspiration. James 2:1-13; 5:1-12). 27to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgins name was Mary.l 33and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.p The gospel in Luke 1:39-56 is the manifestation of the feast of the assumption. 29But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. 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. This would serve as further testimony to the divine origin of the Christ-child. 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. 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 . Mary visits Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-56) With the time drawing near when Elizabeth would give birth, Mary travelled south to visit her. Some may question how a simple peasant-girl may have such a grasp of the Old Testament. 25So has the Lord done for me at a time when he has seen fit to take away my disgrace before others.k. 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. Physical relationship to Christ is not nearly so important as ones spiritual relationship. * [1:69] A horn for our salvation: the horn is a common Old Testament figure for strength (Ps 18:3; 75:56; 89:18; 112:9; 148:14). Mary set out in those days and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, . 1 The whole assembly then rose, and they brought him before Pilate. 24 Some time later his wife Elizabeth conceived and for five months she kept to herself, saying, 25 'The Lord has done this for me, now that it has pleased him to take away the humiliation I suffered in public.'. Catholic Public Domain Version . Many have observed the similarities of this Magnificat of Mary to the hymn of praise of Hanna in 1 Samuel chapter 2. Some thoughts on today's scripture. Far more important to Luke is her virginity, for this is an essential element in the virgin birth. 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the House of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. Bible Study Summary with Questions The Worship of Two Women Disciples. (39) The hill country . 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. Now as soon as Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leapt in her womb and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. n. [1:31] Gn 16:11; Jgs 13:3; Is 7:14; Mt 1:2123. (1) Marys psalm of praise reveals a repeated use of the terminology and theology of the Old Testament. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! Let us ponder them. How encouraging the greeting of Elizabeth must have been to Mary. The naming of the child John and Zechariahs recovery from his loss of speech should be understood as fulfilling the angels announcement to Zechariah in Lk 1:13, 20. We arent told that the angel informed Mary that the child which was to be born to Elizabeth was to be the forerunner of Messiah. 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. 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. And the angel left her. Mary Visits Elizabeth. 51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. * [1:5766] The birth and circumcision of John above all emphasize Johns incorporation into the people of Israel by the sign of the covenant (Gn 17:112). 34But Mary said to the angel, How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?* As the apostle Paul put it, let all things be done for edification (1 Cor. 2just as those who were eyewitnesses from the beginning and ministers of the word have handed them down to us,b The Worship of Two Women (Luke 1:39-56) Introduction When one thinks of the women of the ancient world, our first emotional response is usually pity. There is no mention in this account of how Messiah will come to earth. The very moment she entered the house and gave a customary greeting, Elizabeth blessed Mary as the mother of her Lord. 16 The term young is used with some caution, for it is only tradition that teaches us Mary was a young, girl, a teen. 62 and made signs to his father to find out what he wanted him called. We are led to the conclusion that Marys praise was spoken in the hearing of Elizabeth, just as Elizabeths praise was spoken to God, but for Marys benefit. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leapt in her womb. Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 1:39-56. 24After this time his wife Elizabeth conceived, and she went into seclusion for five months, saying, Luke 1:39-56 . 36 And I tell you this too: your cousin Elizabeth also, in her old age, has conceived a son, and she whom people called barren is now in her sixth month. We know now that this includes both His first and His second comings. (2) Mary is a model disciple in the depth of her familiarity with the word of God. 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.. 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. Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law. . As the writer to the Hebrews put it. Resume Prayer. 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. 65 All their neighbours were filled with awe and the whole affair was talked about throughout the hill country of Judaea. 39. Now, it would appear that both mother and child were both filled with the Holy Spirit simultaneously. Matt. 63He asked for a tablet and wrote, John is his name, and all were amazed. Granted, the worship of these two women is not public, but private. 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. It is so strong that some are tempted to view Elizabeth as the composer of the Magnificat, and not Mary. 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. 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). Elizabeth already knew, believed, and rejoiced in the truth of God, spoken through Gabriel. 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. 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. Luke - Chapter 1. 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.". 42cried out in a loud voice and said, Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.t Mary seems immediately to respond to the praise of Elizabeth by offering her own praise to God. While Christs coming meant more than saving men from their sins, this was the beginning, the prerequisite for all that He would accomplish. 12 The sight disturbed Zechariah and he was overcome with fear. The language of our praise should betray a continual soaking in the Scriptures and meditation on the terms and theology of the Bible. Zacharias faith wavered, and he consequently asked for some sign, some proof that the promise of the angel would be fulfilled. Q. 50 His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. In verses 46-49, Mary praises God for His mercy as expressed toward her. d. [1:7] Gn 18:11; Jgs 13:25; 1Sm 1:56. Nevertheless she assumes throughout that He has indeed been promised her. 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.. New International Version (NIV). 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. Nevertheless, others have reacted to this error by failing to see this woman as a model disciple. This description is applied to God in Ps 18:3 and is here transferred to Jesus. The narrative uses early Christian traditions about the birth of Jesus, traditions about the birth and circumcision of John the Baptist, and canticles such as the Magnificat (Lk 1:4655) and Benedictus (Lk 1:6779), composed of phrases drawn from the Greek Old Testament. 51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. 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. She must have been very devastated upon seeing Jesus died but she understood the truth. God does the work of producing life in us, just as He brought about life in Mary. 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. For less than $5/mo. Men assumed the leadership roles, especially in spiritual matters. 44As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. 29 She was deeply disturbed by these words and asked herself what this greeting could mean. 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. There is only one way that this can ever happen, and that is by our experiencing a miraculous new birth. If you donate just $5.00, or whatever you can, Catholic Online could keep thriving for years. "May your word to me be fulfilled.". Here is, Today, we humbly ask you to defend Catholic Online's independence. This would even be true in the Jewish world of those days when our Lord added humanity to His deity and manifested Himself to men. Marys praise was addressed to God, but in adoring God she also encouraged and edified Elizabeth, just as Elizabeths praise encouraged her. 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. 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. 43 Why should I be honoured with a visit from the mother of my Lord? 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). There is a principle at work here in the first two chapters of Luke which can be found elsewhere in the Bible. 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. He will be called John.i God has not just singled Mary out for blessing, leaving others in their miserable estate. 4 He approached the chief priests and the . Yet the worship of both of these women is such that they are models for all true disciples of our Lord. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. Version. 14And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, 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. No doubt in the minds of some they were being punished by God for some sin. As our Lord Himself said later, those who obey His word are His sisters, brothers, and mother. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. (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. I am still supposed to be . There is no mention as to whether or not Mary was pregnant when she first arrived at the home of Elizabeth and Zachariah. Read the Bible, discover plans, and seek God every day. 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. I believe that Elizabeth is a prototype of her son in this regard. 31 Look! There are a number of ways in which the worship of these two women relate to contemporary Christians. * He will be filled with the holy Spirit even from his mothers womb,g (6) Marys praise does not focus on the child she will bear, but on Father who is sending His Messiah. When Gabriel announced the miraculous virgin birth of Messiah through Mary to this young16 peasant girl, he informed her of Elizabeths pregnancy, indicating that this was a sign of Gods ability to achieve the impossible (Luke 1:36-37). 1 Seeing that many others have undertaken to draw up accounts of the events that have reached their fulfilment among us. Mary did not mention the Law of Moses, the Mosaic Covenant, but only Gods promise to Abraham, the Abrahamic Covenant. She is a woman who had a good grasp of what God was doing in history and in society. Mary has a great breadth of understanding. 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. We are studying Luke 1:39-56 for Sunday, December 22. Mary was not sinless; recognized her need for a Savior. 1 The feast of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was now drawing near, 2 and the chief priests and the scribes were looking for some way of doing away with him, because they were afraid of the people. John chapter 3). 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and . 49 for the Almighty has done great things for me. In the Jewish world of Luke's days, there was much that women couldn't do or weren't allowed to do. The prophecy of Elisabeth and of Mary, concerning Jesus. 63 The father asked for a writing-tablet and wrote, 'His name is John.' All rights reserved worldwide. (7) Mary focused more on the results of Christs second coming than she did the first. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. (L)51He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;(M)he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. This is clearly seen to be in blatant disregard for the teaching of our text. (5) Mary is a model disciple in her grasp of the purposes and promises of God. Then the angel left her. * [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. Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. a city of Juda.--The description is too vague to be identified with any certainty. 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. carbon nation tribe, Realised that he has indeed been promised luke 1 39 56 catholic bible my womb leaped for joy these themes, and were... 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