* [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). * [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). Your wife Elizabeth is to bear you a son and you shall name him John. 49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me. While no instruction was given here, the inference was clear: Elizabeth would be an encouragement to Mary, and a woman who would understand what God was doing in the virgins life. Our salvation comes about in the same way that Marys baby was conceivedtotally by the sovereign work of God, apart from any effort which Mary might make. gain access to 50+ premium resources to enhance your study of Scripture. Mary also understood the purposes of God as a plan which He had been carrying out throughout Israels history. 38Mary said, Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. 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. 2just as those who were eyewitnesses from the beginning and ministers of the word have handed them down to us,b "And Mary said: 'My soul exalts the Lord, 47 And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.'". 39-56) by informing us that Mary returned home after three months (v. 56). There are many today who seem to think that they can live according to the standards and principles of the Bible by setting their minds to it. It is so strong that some are tempted to view Elizabeth as the composer of the Magnificat, and not Mary. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. 22 When he came out he could not speak to them, and they realised that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. The major reason for this position, in my opinion, is the similarity of the magnificat to the praise of Hannah in 1 Samuel chapter 2. 'No,' she said, 'he is to be called John. 38 "I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. The marginal references in our Bibles indicate the many other allusions and parallels. So far as Lukes account informs us, Mary was only told that her elderly relative had conceived in her old age, which testified to the fact that nothing was impossible for God (Luke 1:36-37). She is a woman who had a good grasp of what God was doing in history and in society. She would, by the miraculous action of the Holy Spirit, become pregnant, and her holy child would be called the Son of God (v. 35). 7 But they were childless: Elizabeth was barren and they were both advanced in years. 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. And the angel departed from her. 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. This is not so. Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. Get the app {{#signedIn}} . 20 Look! And so the child will be holy and will be called Son of God. 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. 12:46-50; Luke 8:19-21). * [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. 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. 2:11-21). The Birth of John. Nevertheless she assumes throughout that He has indeed been promised her. Zacharias returned home to his wife, who kept herself in seclusion for five months (vv. Salvation does not result from our efforts, which God miraculously blesses. 44 Look, the moment your greeting reached my ears, the child in my womb leapt for joy. 26In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, 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). I am an old man and my wife is getting on in years.'. 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. Luis A. Zazano May 30, 2021. written by Fr. (1) Elizabeth seems to praise Mary before Mary has had any opportunity to explain anything to her. 57. 56And Mary remained with her about three months, and returned to her home. She views herself as a sinner who needs Gods salvation, and as a the Lords servant, whose humble estate is the occasion for His mercy and grace. Far more important to Luke is her virginity, for this is an essential element in the virgin birth. (5) Elizabeth praises God for much more than those things that Zachariah was told. 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. 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. 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. Verses 39-56. While bearing the Messiah was a distinct privilege for Mary, that for which she is most highly praised is her faith and her obedience. He was gesturing to them but remained mute. 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. Marys age, then, is not a significant issue to Luke. 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. Our praise tends to focus primarily on what God has done for us. Start for FREE. Some may question how a simple peasant-girl may have such a grasp of the Old Testament. 27to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgins name was Mary.l Holy is his name. * [1:19] I am Gabriel: the angel of the Lord is identified as Gabriel, the angel who in Dn 9:2025 announces the seventy weeks of years and the coming of an anointed one, a prince. 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. Both reach out in love and rejoice in the work of God in their live. 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. 43 Why should I be honoured with a visit from the mother of my Lord? 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. 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. (5) Marys praise serves as an encouragement to Elizabeth, just as Elizabeths praise was an encouragement to her. This would serve as further testimony to the divine origin of the Christ-child. In verses 46-49, Mary praises God for His mercy as expressed toward her. Catholic Online. 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. 41When Elizabeth heard Marys greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. Gabriel had informed Zacharias that the child would be filled with the Holy Spirit while yet in his mothers womb (Luke 1:15). Q. 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. 32-33). Elizabeth is a magnificent woman of God, in Lukes opinion. Chapter 23 . Bob is a pastor/teacher and elder at Community Bible Chapel in Richardson, Texas, and has contributed many of his Bible study series for use by the Foundation. There is no hint that she thinks God has chosen her to be the mother of Messiah due to her blessedness, but rather that her blessedness is the result of Gods sovereign and gracious choice to use her as His instrument. * [1:17] He will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah: John is to be the messenger sent before Yahweh, as described in Mal 3:12. As the writer to the Hebrews put it. As the apostle Paul put it, let all things be done for edification (1 Cor. Study Notes - Luke 1 39-56. 52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. If you donate just $5.00, or whatever you can, Catholic Online could keep thriving for years. You shall name him John: the name means Yahweh has shown favor, an indication of Johns role in salvation history. In both cases, the praise of God spoken before others was done in such a way as to edify and encourage those who heard. Creed) accept this. 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. He will drink neither wine nor strong drink. Again like Marys canticle, it is largely composed of phrases taken from the Greek Old Testament and may have been a Jewish Christian hymn of praise that Luke adapted to fit the present context by inserting Lk 1:7677 to give Zechariahs reply to the question asked in Lk 1:66. "May your word to me be fulfilled.". 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. 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. Mary was not sinless; recognized her need for a Savior. Wonders of His . John the Baptist was born through the actions of Elizabeth and Zacharias, which God supernaturally brought to conception and birth. 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.. 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. And the angel left her. 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. 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. Zacharias and his wife Elizabeth were both descendants of Aaron (v. 5), and were righteous in the sight of God (v. 6). * [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). In this section Luke announces many of the themes that will become prominent in the rest of the gospel: the centrality of Jerusalem and the temple, the journey motif, the universality of salvation, joy and peace, concern for the lowly, the importance of women, the presentation of Jesus as savior, Spirit-guided revelation and prophecy, and the fulfillment of Old Testament promises. 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. 42 She gave a loud cry and said, 'Of all women you are the most blessed, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. Granted, the worship of these two women is not public, but private. but has lifted up the humble. Whether or not Mary was present when John was born. 21 Charles H. Talbert, Reading Luke: A Literary and Theological Commentary on the Third Gospel (New York: Crossroad Publishing Company, 1982), p. 22. The nativity and circumcision of John. 4 so that your Excellency may learn how well founded the teaching is that you have received. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Women seemed only fit for fixing meals and bearing children. Gospel, Luke 1:39-56 39 Mary set out at that time and went as quickly as she could into the hill country to a town in Judah. 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. 51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. Like mother, like son. There is no mention in this account of how Messiah will come to earth. 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. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. * [1:2638] The announcement to Mary of the birth of Jesus is parallel to the announcement to Zechariah of the birth of John. She looks backward, to the covenants which God has made with Abraham and with His people in the Old Testament. ii. 56 Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home. 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, 24After this time his wife Elizabeth conceived, and she went into seclusion for five months, saying, 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. Thus, Elizabeths praise served as further confirmation of Gabriels words. 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. If Catholic Online has given you $5.00 worth of knowledge this year, take a minute to donate. The gospel in Luke 1:39-56 is a clear manifestation that Mary during he life supported her Son to the very end. 56Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home. 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. Related Topics: Christology, Worship (Personal), Robert L. (Bob)Deffinbaugh graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with his Th.M. Ignatius Catholic Bible (RSV): Compact Edition - Imitation leather, Burgundy with Zipper, The Revised Standard Version Catholic Bible, Compact Ed. (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. The scribes and Pharisees, however, seemed only to grasp a few of the particulars, but missed the plan. (5) Mary is a model disciple in her grasp of the purposes and promises of God. 53The hungry he has filled with good things; 55according to his promise to our fathers, to Abraham and to his descendants forever.f. (K)50His mercy extends to those who fear him,from generation to generation. Grace is the essence of true doctrine and the antidote to that which is false. . 57When the time arrived for Elizabeth to have her child she gave birth to a son. * [1:3637] The sign given to Mary in confirmation of the angels announcement to her is the pregnancy of her aged relative Elizabeth. 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. 62 and made signs to his father to find out what he wanted him called. (:48a) State of Elevation from Humble Standing. Luke 1:56 Catholic Bible Luke 1:39-56 . 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. Nevertheless, it is our conviction that the principles of the New Testament church are as relevant and binding today as they were in Pauls day. 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. Six months later, Gabriel appeared to Mary, indicating to her that she would be the mother of Israels Messiah. I must confess to you that I often become overly absorbed in what isnt said, rather than to concentrate on what is reported. 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. And indeed the hand of the Lord was with him. 71 that he would save us from our enemies and from the hands of all those who hate us. 50 and his faithful love extends age after age to those who fear him. THE PASSION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO LUKE [22:14-23:56] The people may sit for the first part of the . 58Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown his great mercy toward her, and they rejoiced with her.g 65Then fear came upon all their neighbors, and all these matters were discussed throughout the hill country of Judea. ', 18 Zechariah said to the angel, 'How can I know this? 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. Luke 1:40 And she entered into the house of Zachary and saluted Elizabeth. Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. We must first very candidly admit that we are not told how Elizabeth learned what she affirmed by divine inspiration. The Lord is with you.m 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. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! One can speculate as to what Mary may have been thinking along the way to Elizabeths home. 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My opinion is that deliverances which are described have already been demonstrated in Israels history, to some degree, but that they will finally and fully be realized in the future, as a result of Messiahs coming. Any unauthorized use, without prior written consent of Catholic Online is strictly forbidden and prohibited. Geldenhuys responds, In discussing this hymn of praise, some critics have asked whether Mary had her Old Testament open before her when she uttered the song. 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour; 48 because he has looked upon the humiliation of his servant. 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 . 2 as these were handed down to us by those who from the outset were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word. 34But Mary said to the angel, How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?* I am thus inclined to view this as Lukes way of informing us that some women may very well surpass men spiritually. 56 Mary stayed with her some three months and then went home. There is no mention as to whether or not Mary was pregnant when she first arrived at the home of Elizabeth and Zachariah. 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.'. (4) Elizabeths words served primarily as an encouragement to Mary. 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. Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. This principle may be stated in this way: A MIRACULOUS PERSON BEGINS WITH A MIRACULOUS BIRTH. 40where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. Mary: The Expecting Momma. Bible. 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. I will not pursue this in any detail here, but let me point out several areas of contrast between Marys theology, her understanding of the Old Testament, and that of the scribes and Pharisees. Catholic Online. 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). 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. 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 ). Bridgeway Bible Commentary. The Nutcracker - Four Realms / Four Reminders. 45Blessed are you who believed* that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.u, The Canticle of Mary. Elizabeths words are not as reflective, but seem almost to explode from her lips unexpectedly. The gospel in Luke 1:39-56 is the manifestation of the feast of the assumption. 63 The father asked for a writing-tablet and wrote, 'His name is John.' 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. New International Version (NIV). 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. 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. 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. 28 He went in and said to her, 'Rejoice, you who enjoy God's favor! Mary has a good sense of history and a broad grasp of Gods purposes and promises. 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. Marys praise was addressed to God, but in adoring God she also encouraged and edified Elizabeth, just as Elizabeths praise encouraged her. 60but his mother said in reply, No. Mary is a model disciple. From now on all generations will call me blessed. When Mary asks a similar question in Lk 1:34, unlike Zechariah who was punished for his doubt, she, in spite of her doubt, is praised and reassured (Lk 1:3537). 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. As our Lord Himself said later, those who obey His word are His sisters, brothers, and mother. There is a principle at work here in the first two chapters of Luke which can be found elsewhere in the Bible. Copyright 2022 Catholic Online. All rights reserved worldwide. That which she speaks far surpasses what we are told Gabriel said to Zacharias. 39. Gods compassion on her has revealed both His power and His holiness (Mighty One, holy is His name, v. 49). 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. In the course of performing his duty, the angel Gabriel appeared to him while he was inside the holy place. 6 Both were upright in the sight of God and impeccably carried out all the commandments and observances of the Lord. 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