(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. 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.'. Do Those Who Commit Suicide Go To Hell? Not so with Mary. I believe that Charles Talbert is correct in viewing Mary as a model disciple.21 Let us consider some of the ways in which Mary provides us with a model of discipleship. 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). 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. 29But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. 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. (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. The poor will be helped, but the rich will be sent away (v. 53). The question which this raises is what is meant by the use of the a past tense. 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. Romans chapter 7). The same principle applies on a different level. Priestly division of Abijah: a reference to the eighth of the twenty-four divisions of priests who, for a week at a time, twice a year, served in the Jerusalem temple. 54 He has come to the help of Israel his servant, mindful of his faithful love. The Birth of John. ', 61 They said to her, 'But no one in your family has that name,'. The fact that Zacharias was a professional priest and that his wife and Mary were but lay people did not in any way set Zacharias above the others. 65Then fear came upon all their neighbors, and all these matters were discussed throughout the hill country of Judea. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leapt in her womb. Chapter 23 . It seems to me that this is a very significant fact. 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). (K)50His mercy extends to those who fear him,from generation to generation. Luke . 27to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgins name was Mary.l Not only does she think biblically, she also expresses herself in biblical terms. 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.". 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. Yes, from now onwards all generations will call me blessed. An aged priest has less faith than a young peasant girl, and thus Elizabeths blessing of Mary for her faith in Gods promise contains a mild rebuke for her doubting husband, who did not believe Gabriels words. (1) Marys psalm of praise reveals a repeated use of the terminology and theology of the Old Testament. * [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). Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. [1:49] Dt 10:21; Ps 71:19; 111:9; 126:23. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loud cry, 'Blessed are you among . One cannot read the Magnificat of Mary without realizing that she has drawn deeply from the terminology and the theology of the Old Testament. After indicating his purpose for writing this gospel in verses 1-4, Luke immediately commenced his account by introducing Zacharias, the father-to-be of John the Baptist. in 1971. She viewed history in the light of this plan. 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. (4) Elizabeths words served primarily as an encouragement to Mary. * [1:7] They had no child: though childlessness was looked upon in contemporaneous Judaism as a curse or punishment for sin, it is intended here to present Elizabeth in a situation similar to that of some of the great mothers of important Old Testament figures: Sarah (Gn 15:3; 16:1); Rebekah (Gn 25:21); Rachel (Gn 29:31; 30:1); the mother of Samson and wife of Manoah (Jgs 13:23); Hannah (1Sm 1:2). 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. If there is any one concept which captures the spirit and the essence of Gods dealings with men it is the concept of grace. 6 Both were upright in the sight of God and impeccably carried out all the commandments and observances of the Lord. Since you did not believe my words, which will come true at their appointed time, you will be silenced and have no power of speech until this has happened.'. 17 With the spirit and power of Elijah, he will go before him to reconcile fathers to their children and the disobedient to the good sense of the upright, preparing for the Lord a people fit for him. 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. As our Lord Himself said later, those who obey His word are His sisters, brothers, and mother. 57. And so the child will be holy and will be called Son of God. Mary does not in any way view herself as better or holier than anyone else. While this is certainly true, Mary chose to focus on what the child would be and accomplish as an adult, and not what her child would be as a child. 59* When they came on the eighth day to circumciseh the child, they were going to call him Zechariah after his father, The scribes and Pharisees seemed as though they could only think and talk in terms of the Law of Moses. Both reach out in love and rejoice in the work of God in their live. * [1:78] The daybreak from on high: three times in the LXX (Jer 23:5; Zec 3:8; 6:12), the Greek word used here for daybreak translates the Hebrew word for scion, branch, an Old Testament messianic title. 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. (39) The hill country . We must first very candidly admit that we are not told how Elizabeth learned what she affirmed by divine inspiration. Far more important to Luke is her virginity, for this is an essential element in the virgin birth. 39. 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 understood that the good news of Messiahs coming would result in great social reversals. 20 Look! Now as soon as Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leapt in her womb and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 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. Read the Bible, discover plans, and seek God every day. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! They were not, however, the themes of the scribes and Pharisees. 8Once when he was serving as priest in his divisions turn before God, Catholic Online. 31n Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. 56 Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home. God has not just singled Mary out for blessing, leaving others in their miserable estate. Finally, we should strive to see beyond the birth of the baby to the end for which the child cameto restore and reconcile fallen men to God and to one another. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. (3) In verse 50 Marys praise broadens, viewing Gods grace to her as a reflection of His gracious purposes for His chosen people, Israel. 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). 67. * [1:43] Even before his birth, Jesus is identified in Luke as the Lord. Colossians 4:10-11 and 4:14 show that he wasn't Jewish, because he was not included in the group who are of the circumcision. The bore the added social stigma of having no children. 9 when it fell to him by lot, as the priestly custom was, to enter the Lord's sanctuary and burn incense there. 3 Then Satan entered into Judas, surnamed Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God.q Here is, If It Is During The Millennium How Will There Not Be Pain And Tears When The Devil Is Released To Deceive The Nations? Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall name him John.f Marys praise was addressed to God, but in adoring God she also encouraged and edified Elizabeth, just as Elizabeths praise encouraged her. 17He will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah* to turn the hearts of fathers toward children and the disobedient to the understanding of the righteous, to prepare a people fit for the Lord.h Mary Visits Elizabeth. You are to conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you must name him Jesus. How encouraging the greeting of Elizabeth must have been to Mary. 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. 40 She went into Zechariah's house and greeted Elizabeth. 50 His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. (5) Mary is a model disciple in her grasp of the purposes and promises of God. In the Gospel, Elizabeth tells Mary, "Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled." (Luke 1:45) Gosh, there are so many examples in the world around us where that demonstrate a lack of belief in Jesus' words. Grace is the essence of true doctrine and the antidote to that which is false. 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. * 28And coming to her, he said, Hail, favored one! 57 The time came for Elizabeth to have her child, and she gave birth to a son; 58 and when her neighbours and relations heard that the Lord had lavished on her his faithful love, they shared her joy. While we are not specifically told that Mary was filled with the Holy Spirit when she spoke these words, we may surely assume so. This is clearly seen to be in blatant disregard for the teaching of our text. We can see that the verbs in these verses are past perfect. 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. 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). 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. 53The hungry he has filled with good things; 55according to his promise to our fathers, to Abraham and to his descendants forever.f. 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). * [1:76] 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. 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). B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1975 [reprint]), p. 84. * [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). It is my opinion that the town in which Elizabeth and her husband lived was merely a village, too. Yet Ryries Notes Say Otherwise. 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. * [1:20] You will be speechless and unable to talk: Zechariahs becoming mute is the sign given in response to his question in v. 18. We might suspect that the limitations of biblical revelation, compounded by those of the culture, would have made womanhood a curse. For less than $5/mo. "May your word to me be fulfilled.". 43And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord* should come to me? These were the themes of the Old Testament prophets. Gabriel had informed Zacharias that the child would be filled with the Holy Spirit while yet in his mothers womb (Luke 1:15). 55 -according to the promise he made to our ancestors -- of his mercy to Abraham and to his descendants for ever. We but need to believe and to accept Gods work, but we must leave the working to Him, and not to ourselves. 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. Both were humble women of no social or economic standing. Our praise tends to focus primarily on what God has done for us. The prophecy of Zachariah, both of Jesus, 76. and of John. get to know the Bible better! (:46-47) State of Rejoicing in God. 63 The father asked for a writing-tablet and wrote, 'His name is John.' 2just as those who were eyewitnesses from the beginning and ministers of the word have handed them down to us,b 52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones. Men assumed the leadership roles, especially in spiritual matters. The women seemed only fit for fixing meals and bearing children. I must confess to you that I often become overly absorbed in what isnt said, rather than to concentrate on what is reported. 14And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, This is not so. Mary dwells on the character of God, particularly His grace, which is bestowed on the humble and the oppressed. 23 When his time of service came to an end he returned home. That which she speaks far surpasses what we are told Gabriel said to Zacharias. Many have observed the similarities of this Magnificat of Mary to the hymn of praise of Hanna in 1 Samuel chapter 2. 43And why is this granted me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? Mary may have wondered how Elizabeth would respond to the news she had to share. 12:46-50; Luke 8:19-21). The Bible requires that men live a life which is miraculous, a life that is humanly impossible (cf. 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. [1:51] Ps 89:10; 118:15; Jer 32:17 (39:17 LXX). 43But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord(D) should come to me? 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). 43 Why should I be honoured with a visit from the mother of my Lord? 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me. 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. 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 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. 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. 72 and show faithful love to our ancestors, and so keep in mind his holy covenant. 24After this time his wife Elizabeth conceived, and she went into seclusion for five months, saying, 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. 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. ', 18 Zechariah said to the angel, 'How can I know this? Luis A. Zazano May 30, 2021. 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. 1 The whole assembly then rose, and they brought him before Pilate. The Nutcracker - Four Realms / Four Reminders. Mary, too, was a humble peasant girl. 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. Salvation does not result from our efforts, which God miraculously blesses. 64 At that instant his power of speech returned and he spoke and praised God. Mary did not mention the Law of Moses, the Mosaic Covenant, but only Gods promise to Abraham, the Abrahamic Covenant. Instead, we must focus on the things which Luke has included, for these point to the thrust of his argument. In His second coming, Messiah will come to set things straight, to bring justice to the earth and judgment to the wicked. 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No doubt in the minds of some they were being punished by God for some sin. 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. 13-17). 44For behold, when the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy. 16 and he will bring back many of the Israelites to the Lord their God. 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 . 38 Mary said, 'You see before you the Lord's servant, let it happen to me as you have said.' The narrative of Johns circumcision also prepares the way for the subsequent description of the circumcision of Jesus in Lk 2:21. 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. 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. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leapt in her womb. Father Luis, as we affectionately know him, is a Catholic Diocesan Priest, from Tucuman, Argentina . At this time the social order will under a radical and violent reversal. 37for nothing will be impossible for God.r 11the angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right of the altar of incense. 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). 39-56) by informing us that Mary returned home after three months (v. 56). The lofty will be put down and the humble will be exalted (vv. This includes the immediate goal of redemption and salvation, but it especially includes the setting right of those things which are unjust and evil. Luke 1:39-56 The Word of God . 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). Luke does tell us that Mary arose and went with haste to the hill country (1:39), which would suggest that there was not sufficient time for any communication to have occurred. 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. How shallow our prayers and praise seem when compared with that of these two godly women. 8 Now it happened that it was the turn of his section to serve, and he was exercising his priestly office before God. Chapter 1 . She would have been separated from Joseph, while at the same time being chaperoned by Elizabeth and Zachariah. The births of Abraham (Genesis 12-21), Samuel (1 Samuel 1 & 2), and Samson (Judges 13), are examples of such miraculous births. 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. There is only one way that this can ever happen, and that is by our experiencing a miraculous new birth. While this may not refer only to the saving work which Messiah will come to accomplish, surely it includes it. 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