41When Elizabeth heard Marys greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the holy Spirit,s 45 Yes, blessed is she who believed that the promise made her by the Lord would be fulfilled. (L)51He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;(M)he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. 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. Chapter 1 . Bible. God does the work of producing life in us, just as He brought about life in Mary. 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. holy is his name. 1 Seeing that many others have undertaken to draw up accounts of the events that have reached their fulfilment among us. 20But now you will be speechless and unable to talk* until the day these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled at their proper time.j, 21Meanwhile the people were waiting for Zechariah and were amazed that he stayed so long in the sanctuary. There is no mention in this account of how Messiah will come to earth. Our praise tends to focus primarily on what God has done for us. 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). Mary seems immediately to respond to the praise of Elizabeth by offering her own praise to God. If Mary had any such reservations, how quickly they were dispelled! 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. Yet the worship of both of these women is such that they are models for all true disciples of our Lord. 24After this time his wife Elizabeth conceived, and she went into seclusion for five months, saying, 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. 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. Thus Mary quickly prepared and left to visit her relative living in an unnamed village17 in the hill country of Judah (v. 39). 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. 43And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord* should come to me? Not so with Mary. 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). As the writer to the Hebrews put it. How many Apostles were there? CHAPTER 22. Several observations concerning Elizabeths response to the arrival of Mary will help us to grasp the magnificence of this woman, as I believe Luke intended us to do. 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. 24-25). 2 They began their accusation by saying, 'We found this man inciting our people to revolt, opposing payment of the tribute to Caesar, and claiming to be Christ, a king.'. g. [1:15] 7:33; Nm 6:121; Jgs 13:4; 1Sm 1:11 LXX. The Revised Standard Version of the Bible: Catholic Edition, copyright 1965, 1966 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Salvation does not result from our efforts, which God miraculously blesses. The term "visitation" in the Bible typically refers to the visit of the Virgin Mary to her relative Elizabeth, as described in Luke 1:39-56.It can also refer to God's judgment or punishment, as seen in Isaiah 10:3, or a call for Christians to abstain from worldly passions, as seen in 1 Peter 2:11.In some cases, it is used to refer to Mary's pregnancy and Elizabeth's reaction when she greeted Mary. The degree to which women were degraded was that to which their husbands and their culture stooped. Start your free trial today! After the announcement is made (Lk 1:1417, 3133) the parent objects (Lk 1:18, 34) and a sign is given to confirm the announcement (Lk 1:20, 36). 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. James 2:1-13; 5:1-12). 79to shine on those who sit in darkness and deaths shadow, to guide our feet into the path of peace., 80The child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the desert until the day of his manifestation to Israel.u. 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. We will begin by focusing on Elizabeth, as Luke does, and on her response to the arrival of Mary, the mother-to-be of Messiah. First, our text has much to teach us on the subject of women, their spirituality, and their worship. In other words, Marys praise does not focus on the immediate blessedness of her having this child, but on the ultimate outcome of the coming of Messiah. The language of our praise should betray a continual soaking in the Scriptures and meditation on the terms and theology of the Bible. What is your spiritual relationship to God? We must first very candidly admit that we are not told how Elizabeth learned what she affirmed by divine inspiration. (7) Mary focused more on the results of Christs second coming than she did the first. Not only does she think biblically, she also expresses herself in biblical terms. 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. Zacharias faith wavered, and he consequently asked for some sign, some proof that the promise of the angel would be fulfilled. There is no provincialism to be found in her praise. . Mary viewed all of Gods dealings in the light of His grace; the religious leaders only thought in terms of human works. From now on all generations will call me blessed. 71 that he would save us from our enemies and from the hands of all those who hate us. 1. At the beginning of his two-volume work Luke shows those who play crucial roles in the inauguration of Christianity to be wholly a part of the people of Israel. Mary does not in any way view herself as better or holier than anyone else. 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. The scribes and Pharisees of Jesus day were largely legalists, who focused on the letter of the law, but missed Gods grace in it. . Nevertheless, others have reacted to this error by failing to see this woman as a model disciple. (2) Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and her words were a divinely inspired utterance. You are to conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you must name him Jesus. Six months later, Gabriel appeared to Mary, indicating to her that she would be the mother of Israels Messiah. 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. 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. When one thinks of the women of the ancient world, our first emotional response is usually pity. In this parallelism, the ascendency of Jesus over John is stressed: John is prophet of the Most High (Lk 1:76); Jesus is Son of the Most High (Lk 1:32). 2. 56Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home. 60but his mother said in reply, No. Luke 1,39-56. by Fr. I am still supposed to be . Our praise during this Christmas season should especially be patterned after that of Mary, who did not focus on the tiny baby that she would soon hold in her arms, but in the God who sent Messiah and in the goal of His coming earth. 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. 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. 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.. 38 "I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. Our praise tends to be based almost exclusively on our pleasant and pleasurable experiences. Marys praise began with her own experience, but quickly linked this with Gods character and actions in the past (His ways) and then with His covenant and promises regarding the future. The form of the proper noun is the same as that in "Bethlehem, of the land of Juda," in Matthew 2:6.The city may have been one of those assigned to the priests within the limits of the tribe of Judah, and if so, it is interesting to think of the Virgin as undertaking a journey which . Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! She rejoices in God, who is her Savior (v. 47). 36And behold, Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived* a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren; 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. This description is applied to God in Ps 18:3 and is here transferred to Jesus. 64Immediately his mouth was opened, his tongue freed, and he spoke blessing God.j gain access to 50+ premium resources to enhance your study of Scripture. The angel had not commanded Mary to go to the house of Elizabeth, but had only stated that Elizabeth was pregnant in her old age, which showed that nothing is impossible with God (Luke 1:36-37). 8-9). * [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). 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. 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. 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 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. (6) Marys praise does not focus on the child she will bear, but on Father who is sending His Messiah. In verses 46-49, Mary praises God for His mercy as expressed toward her. The marginal references in our Bibles indicate the many other allusions and parallels. 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). Luke 1:39-45. 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. 26In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, While me cannot say that every miraculous life began with a miraculous birth, I think it is safe to say that every miraculous birth resulted in a miraculous life and ministry. 30Then the angel said to her, Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 21 Meanwhile the people were waiting for Zechariah and were surprised that he stayed in the sanctuary so long. 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. Mary was totally free to share the details of the angels revelation, without any hesitation. Hi readers, it seems you use Catholic Online a lot; that's great! Most people donate because Catholic Online is useful. 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. The Conspiracy Against Jesus. While we are not specifically told that Mary was filled with the Holy Spirit when she spoke these words, we may surely assume so. By every indication, Luke was a Gentile. Mary grasped the camels and the religious leaders only grasped at the gnats.. She looks forward to the ultimate righteousness which will be established when Messiah reigns on the throne of David. Related Topics: Christology, Worship (Personal), Robert L. (Bob)Deffinbaugh graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with his Th.M. 63 The father asked for a writing-tablet and wrote, 'His name is John.' For less than $5/mo. 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. 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the House of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. We are studying Luke 1:39-56 for Sunday, December 22. In short, Mary is the focus, not Elizabeth. 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. 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. (B) 42In a loud voice she exclaimed: Blessed are you among women,(C) and blessed is the child you will bear! Salvation is Gods miraculous work in us, producing new life. 52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. (:48a) State of Elevation from Humble Standing. 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. Study Notes - Luke 1 39-56. 9 when it fell to him by lot, as the priestly custom was, to enter the Lord's sanctuary and burn incense there. Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. I doubt that Mary way aware of the fact that Christ would come to earth twice, to achieve two distinct purposes. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1975 [reprint]), p. 84. 43And why is this granted me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 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. 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. Even if not composed by Luke, it fits in well with themes found elsewhere in Luke: joy and exultation in the Lord; the lowly being singled out for Gods favor; the reversal of human fortunes; the fulfillment of Old Testament promises. While Elizabeth spoke with a loud voice (1:42), Mary is perhaps more sedate. (N)52He has brought down rulers from their thronesbut has lifted up the humble. 61But they answered her, There is no one among your relatives who has this name. 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. 56Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home. 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 . The Nutcracker - Four Realms / Four Reminders. they wondered. 8Once when he was serving as priest in his divisions turn before God, Holy is his name. The Lord God will give him the throne of his ancestor David; 33 he will rule over the House of Jacob for ever and his reign will have no end. 34But Mary said to the angel, How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?* 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. Elizabeths praise surpasses Zachariahs petition for a sign. 30 but the angel said to her, 'Mary, do not be afraid; you have won God's favour. Marys praise was addressed to God, but in adoring God she also encouraged and edified Elizabeth, just as Elizabeths praise encouraged her. 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. Not only did Elizabeth, in a sense, speak for John, she also spoke like John. Since Hannahs circumstances more closely parallel those of Elizabeth, some have drawn the hasty conclusion that it was she, rather than Mary, who composed this hymn of praise. 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). Catholic Public Domain Version . They strained the gnats but they swallowed the camels. (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. There were now two witnesses. She looks at the long range, not the short term. All that we see in these few phrases of praise points to the fact that Mary meditated on the word and on the works of God. 4 He approached the chief priests and the . 'No,' she said, 'he is to be called John. Mary: The Expecting Momma. 41When Elizabeth heard Marys greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 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). John will go before the Lord (Lk 1:1617); Jesus will be Lord (Lk 1:43; 2:11). Women may be limited so far as their public ministry is concerned, but not so far as their spirituality and intimacy with God is concerned. Elizabeths words far surpass the revelation which we are told Gabriel gave to Zacharias. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. He will drink neither wine nor strong drink. b. Perhaps there is a hint here that the words of Marys hymn are divinely inspired, but that the work is her composition, her work of praise and devotion, in response to the revelation of the angel. This principle may be stated in this way: A MIRACULOUS PERSON BEGINS WITH A MIRACULOUS BIRTH. Romans chapter 7). To those who lived far away from the Holy Land, the name of this unknown place was unimportant. Before we begin to deal with our text, there are some introductory comments which may prove to be helpful. If verse 50 spells out the principle that God blesses His people, from generation to generation, verses 51-55 give some specific ways in which this has and will be done. 44 Look, the moment your greeting reached my ears, the child in my womb leapt for joy. 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. 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. 42cried out in a loud voice and said, Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.t 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. Like mother, like son. The Lord is with you.m 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. 70 just as he proclaimed, by the mouth of his holy prophets from ancient times. 10 And at the hour of incense all the people were outside, praying. d. [1:7] Gn 18:11; Jgs 13:25; 1Sm 1:56. . 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. (L)51He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;(M)he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. 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. Your Catholic Voice Foundation has been granted a recognition of tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. She knows the true mystery beyond His death so she bear it. She must have been very devastated upon seeing Jesus died but she understood the truth. Copyright 2022 Catholic Online. 17 The term which is rendered city (a city of Judah, v. 39) is one that is very broad, and does not really indicate the size of the place. Yes, from now onwards all generations will call me blessed. Catholic Online. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and . 37for nothing will be impossible for God.r 35 The angel answered, 'The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will cover you with its shadow. Luke - Chapter 1. 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Now, it would appear that both mother and child were both filled with the Holy Spirit simultaneously. 50 and his faithful love extends age after age to those who fear him. 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. Daily Readings with Questions for Reflection, RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. The scribes and Pharisees seemed as though they could only think and talk in terms of the Law of Moses. She is a woman who had a good grasp of what God was doing in history and in society. 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. * [1:5] In the days of Herod, King of Judea: Luke relates the story of salvation history to events in contemporary world history. 77 to give his people knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins. Ignatius Catholic Bible (RSV): Compact Edition - Imitation leather, Burgundy with Zipper, The Revised Standard Version Catholic Bible, Compact Ed. 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 . BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. [1:51] Ps 89:10; 118:15; Jer 32:17 (39:17 LXX). Nevertheless, girls were married young in those days, and it is thus likely true that Mary was quite young. 72 and show faithful love to our ancestors, and so keep in mind his holy covenant. get to know the Bible better! 45Blessed are you who believed* that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.u, The Canticle of Mary. Regardless, these are some of the most beautiful words in all the word of God. 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. (N)52He has brought down rulers from their thronesbut has lifted up the humble. (6) Elizabeths praise suggests that she may have possessed a greater depth of spiritual and scriptural insight than her husband. 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. 4. If you donate just $5.00, the price of your coffee, Catholic Online School could keep thriving. Mary understood that the good news of Messiahs coming would result in great social reversals. Here we see the meeting of two mothers, eager to support and help each other at a time of major change in their lives. 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. All rights reserved worldwide. 27to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgins name was Mary.l While there is some truth in the rather dismal picture which I have portrayed, it is not utterly so. 73 This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham. Luke was a doctor and therefore a man of science and research, and this is reflected in his history of the life of Jesus. 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. 23 When his time of service came to an end he returned home. 4 so that your Excellency may learn how well founded the teaching is that you have received. 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 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. John the Baptist was born through the actions of Elizabeth and Zacharias, which God supernaturally brought to conception and birth. . 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