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She would have been separated from Joseph, while at the same time being chaperoned by Elizabeth and Zachariah. In His ministry the Lord Jesus would expand on he social themes of Marys Magnificat: And turning His gaze on His disciples, He began to say, Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. The Wonder Of Christmas. 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). I am still supposed to be . Both reach out in love and rejoice in the work of God in their live. There is no provincialism to be found in her praise. Elizabeths immediate response to Marys arrival might be explained by some previous communication between the two (e.g. (2) Mary is a model disciple in the depth of her familiarity with the word of God. 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. 53The hungry he has filled with good things; 55according to his promise to our fathers, to Abraham and to his descendants forever.f. holy is his name. We have here an interview between the two happy mothers, Elisabeth and Mary: the angel, by intimating to Mary the favour bestowed on her cousin Elisabeth ( Luke 1:36 ), gave occasion for it; and sometimes it may prove a better piece of service that we think to bring good people together, to compare notes. Here is, Zacharias and his wife Elizabeth were both descendants of Aaron (v. 5), and were righteous in the sight of God (v. 6). 40 She went into Zechariah's house and greeted Elizabeth. Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. 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. Is Divorce And Remarriage After Abuse, Neglect, Financial, Or Emotional Issues Okay. Grace is the essence of true doctrine and the antidote to that which is false. Elizabeth is a magnificent woman of God, in Lukes opinion. Yet the worship of both of these women is such that they are models for all true disciples of our Lord. If you are one of our rare donors, you have our gratitude and we warmly thank you. Modern society, as we know, has been liberated from the archaic, chauvinism of the ancient world. 71 that he would save us from our enemies and from the hands of all those who hate us. Q. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Mary is not a model for disciples in being the mother of Messiah. 18Then Zechariah said to the angel, How shall I know this? get to know the Bible better! 52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones. 51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. 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. Thank you. 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. (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. ii. Even the church has made its concessions to the womens liberation movement. 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. 23Then, when his days of ministry were completed, he went home. 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. 8-9). 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. 78 because of the faithful love of our God in which the rising Sun has come from on high to visit us. Men assumed the leadership roles, especially in spiritual matters. 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. This is a very poorly supported theory, and one which can be rather quickly set aside. 9according to the practice of the priestly service, he was chosen by lot to enter the sanctuary of the Lord to burn incense.e 62 and made signs to his father to find out what he wanted him called. We know now that this includes both His first and His second comings. 11the angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right of the altar of incense. While this is true, this must be kept in its proper perspective. in 1971. 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. And he lived in the desert until the day he appeared openly to Israel. Mary may not be all that some have held her to be, but she is a magnificent model of discipleship. * He will be filled with the holy Spirit even from his mothers womb,g At this time the social order will under a radical and violent reversal. Yet Ryries Notes Say Otherwise. 44As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. 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. Mary grasped the camels and the religious leaders only grasped at the gnats.. 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. Announcement of the Birth of Jesus. 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. The fact that the worship of these women was more restricted than that of men is no hindrance to their spiritual growth and development. 29 She was deeply disturbed by these words and asked herself what this greeting could mean. 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 not sinless; recognized her need for a Savior. 1 Seeing that many others have undertaken to draw up accounts of the events that have reached their fulfilment among us. But the textual evidence in support of Mary is overwhelming. Leon Morris, The Gospel According To St. Luke, The Tyndale Bible Commentary Series, R. V. G. Tasker, General Editor (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1974), p. 75. 74 that he would grant us, free from fear, to be delivered from the hands of our enemies. Mary Visits Elizabeth. 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. Six months later, Gabriel appeared to Mary, indicating to her that she would be the mother of Israels Messiah. There was so much that women could not do, or at least were not allowed to do. Luke is well-known for his high regard for women and for the prominence which he gives them in his two accounts. 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. 8 Now it happened that it was the turn of his section to serve, and he was exercising his priestly office before 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. 2:11-21). Zacharias faith wavered, and he consequently asked for some sign, some proof that the promise of the angel would be fulfilled. Let us ponder them. 66All who heard these things took them to heart, saying, What, then, will this child be? For surely the hand of the Lord was with him. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loud cry, 'Blessed are you among . While some think that they will be a Christian by trying harder to live a good life they need to learn that becoming a Christian, being born again is illustrated by the birth of Marys child, while trying to be religious through good works is illustrated by the birth of John the Baptist. (:48a) State of Elevation from Humble Standing. 'What will this child turn out to be?' Q. Salvation does not result from our efforts, which God miraculously blesses. Show the volunteers who bring you reliable, Catholic information that their work matters. And they were all astonished. Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. The Birth of John. 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. The narrative of Johns circumcision also prepares the way for the subsequent description of the circumcision of Jesus in Lk 2:21. 57. gain access to 50+ premium resources to enhance your study of Scripture. Version. John spoke as it were by leaping in the womb (1:41), while Elizabeth seems almost to speak for John. Catholic Public Domain Version . 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. 28And coming to her, he said, Hail, favored one! Your wife Elizabeth is to bear you a son and you shall name him John. Instead, we must focus on the things which Luke has included, for these point to the thrust of his argument. Chapter 23 . Woe to you who are well-fed now, for you shall be hungry (Luke 6:20-21a; 24-25). 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. 24After this time his wife Elizabeth conceived, and she went into seclusion for five months, saying, (B) 42In a loud voice she exclaimed: Blessed are you among women,(C) and blessed is the child you will bear! 7 But they were childless: Elizabeth was barren and they were both advanced in years. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall name him John.f 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. (K)50His mercy extends to those who fear him,from generation to generation. 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. There is a also distinct parallel with the praise of Hannah in 1 Samuel chapter 2. 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). In His first coming, Messiah came to reveal God to men, and to accomplish eternal redemption for all who would believe. Matthew 23). Because of this, the practices of our church stand out, and are considered very offensive to many women, and some men. Creed) accept this. (7) Mary focused more on the results of Christs second coming than she did the first. Granted, the worship of these two women is not public, but private. If you donate just $5.00, the price of your coffee, Catholic Online School could keep thriving. 21 Charles H. Talbert, Reading Luke: A Literary and Theological Commentary on the Third Gospel (New York: Crossroad Publishing Company, 1982), p. 22. The language of our praise should betray a continual soaking in the Scriptures and meditation on the terms and theology of the Bible. 26In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, Indeed, it would seem that in the case of Elizabeth, if not also Mary, her spirituality surpassed that of her husband. 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. * [1:52:52] Like the Gospel according to Matthew, this gospel opens with an infancy narrative, a collection of stories about the birth and childhood of Jesus. Niv Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Greek to draw up accounts of the faithful love of our stand. ; 24-25 ) the narrative of Johns circumcision also prepares the way the! 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