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The prophecy of Elisabeth and of Mary, concerning Jesus. * holy is his name. Regardless, these are some of the most beautiful words in all the word of God. Throughout the Old Testament, the miraculous ministries of Gods chosen instruments often began by a miraculous or unusual birth. We must seek to dwell much more on the character of God, of His covenant promises, and of His working in history, as well as in the future. As a second- or third-generation Christian, Luke acknowledges his debt to earlier eyewitnesses and ministers of the word, but claims that his contribution to this developing tradition is a complete and accurate account, told in an orderly manner, and intended to provide Theophilus (friend of God, literally) and other readers with certainty about earlier teachings they have received. Whether or not Mary was present when John was born. 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. 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour; 48 because he has looked upon the humiliation of his servant. We must first very candidly admit that we are not told how Elizabeth learned what she affirmed by divine inspiration. 54 He has come to the help of Israel his servant, mindful of his faithful love. Mary thus presses from the specific to the general, from her personal benefits to the blessings which all of Gods people (those who fear Him) experience. 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. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God.q * [1:43] Even before his birth, Jesus is identified in Luke as the Lord. 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. (5) Marys praise serves as an encouragement to Elizabeth, just as Elizabeths praise was an encouragement to her. 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. and to grant us that, 74rescued from the hand of enemies, without fear we might worship him 75in holiness and righteousness. 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. The Bible requires that men live a life which is miraculous, a life that is humanly impossible (cf. 51 He has used the power of his arm, he has routed the arrogant of heart. 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). . She may have been rehearsing what she would say to Elizabeth when she first saw her. Luke 1:39-56 . * He will be filled with the holy Spirit even from his mothers womb,g 28 He went in and said to her, 'Rejoice, you who enjoy God's favor! Mary left almost immediately for the home of Elizabeth and Zacharias, and the journey may have taken some time. "May your word to me be fulfilled.". 52 He has pulled down princes from their thrones and raised high the lowly. 9according to the practice of the priestly service, he was chosen by lot to enter the sanctuary of the Lord to burn incense.e 16and he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God. * [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. 10Then, when the whole assembly of the people was praying outside at the hour of the incense offering, 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. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leapt in her womb. No doubt in the minds of some they were being punished by God for some sin. I am thus inclined to view this as Lukes way of informing us that some women may very well surpass men spiritually. 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 Most people donate because Catholic Online is useful. 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. 30Then the angel said to her, Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. The question which this raises is what is meant by the use of the a past tense. 71 that he would save us from our enemies and from the hands of all those who hate us. (4) Mary is a model disciple in grasp of the social implications of the gospel. As I have studied Marys psalm of praise it occurred to me that her theology was like that of her Son, and likewise, that it was very different from that of the scribes and Pharisees. Chapter 23 . This is not the way men are saved, however. 74 that he would grant us, free from fear, to be delivered from the hands of our enemies. 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. Announcement of the Birth of John. 44For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy. From now on all generations will call me blessed. We know now that this includes both His first and His second comings. Luke was a doctor and therefore a man of science and research, and this is reflected in his history of the life of Jesus. He was gesturing to them but remained mute. Mary has a great breadth of understanding. (K)50His mercy extends to those who fear him,from generation to generation. Our praise tends to focus primarily on what God has done for us. New International Version (NIV). The bore the added social stigma of having no children. Neither, Elizabeth, Mary, nor Luke refer to the fetus in Marys womb, while we are specifically told that John leaped in his mothers womb when Elizabeth heard Marys greeting (Luke 1:41). While Mary is clearly the principle character in this section, Elizabeth, her relative is also shown to be a remarkable women. It is so strong that some are tempted to view Elizabeth as the composer of the Magnificat, and not Mary. 22 When he came out he could not speak to them, and they realised that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. 59* When they came on the eighth day to circumciseh the child, they were going to call him Zechariah after his father, If there is any one concept which captures the spirit and the essence of Gods dealings with men it is the concept of grace. 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 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). How encouraging the greeting of Elizabeth must have been to Mary. 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. Granted, the worship of these two women is not public, but private. a city of Juda.--The description is too vague to be identified with any certainty. 77 to give his people knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins. Luke 1:56 Catholic Bible John chapter 3). New International Version (NIV). While there is some truth in the rather dismal picture which I have portrayed, it is not utterly so. There is a also distinct parallel with the praise of Hannah in 1 Samuel chapter 2. Luke 1:39-45. "For He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave;". 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. 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. ii. Mary Visits 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). 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. Matthew 23). 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. 30 but the angel said to her, 'Mary, do not be afraid; you have won God's favour. 66 All those who heard of it treasured it in their hearts. he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. These include the following: Whether or not Mary was yet pregnant. 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. in 1971. 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). 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. As our Lord Himself said later, those who obey His word are His sisters, brothers, and mother. 38 "I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. Instead, we must focus on the things which Luke has included, for these point to the thrust of his argument. Now, it would appear that both mother and child were both filled with the Holy Spirit simultaneously. 41When Elizabeth heard Marys greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 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. 70 just as he proclaimed, by the mouth of his holy prophets from ancient times. 44 Look, the moment your greeting reached my ears, the child in my womb leapt for joy. 45Blessed are you who believed* that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.u, The Canticle of Mary. 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth. 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. In verses 46-49, Mary praises God for His mercy as expressed toward her. When we look back at Lukes report of what Zacharias was told by Gabriel, it was simply that the son God was giving him and his wife would be the forerunner of Messiah. How gracious God is in what He does not tell us, as well in what He does. This is why the Lord Jesus told Nicodemus that he must be born again, even though he was a prominent teacher in Israel (cf. 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. 10 And at the hour of incense all the people were outside, praying. Our praise, like that of Elizabeth and Mary, should not only seek to exalt God, but also to edify those who may hear it. 6 Both were upright in the sight of God and impeccably carried out all the commandments and observances of the Lord. 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. p. [1:33] Dn 2:44; 7:14; Mi 4:7; Mt 28:18. t. [1:42] 11:2728; Jgs 5:24; Jdt 13:18; Dt 28:4. y. The Conspiracy Against Jesus. Both were humble women of no social or economic standing. Bible. That which she speaks far surpasses what we are told Gabriel said to Zacharias. And so the child will be holy and will be called Son of God. Yes, from now onwards all generations will call me blessed. Mary is not a model for disciples in being the mother of Messiah. 65Then fear came upon all their neighbors, and all these matters were discussed throughout the hill country of Judea. Today, we humbly ask you to defend Catholic Online's independence. 50 and his faithful love extends age after age to those who fear him. (2) Marys praise begins with her grateful response to the grace God has shown to her, a humble servant of the Lord. 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. 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.'. Cancel. (5) Elizabeth praises God for much more than those things that Zachariah was told. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leapt in her womb. 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. Zacharias returned home to his wife, who kept herself in seclusion for five months (vv. . 29 She was deeply disturbed by these words and asked herself what this greeting could mean. In the Jewish world of Luke's days, there was much that women couldn't do or weren't allowed to do. Bible Study Summary with Questions The Worship of Two Women Disciples. 57When the time arrived for Elizabeth to have her child she gave birth to a son. 51-52). And the angel left her. While this is true, this must be kept in its proper perspective. 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. 44For behold, when the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy. 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. Copyright 2022 Catholic Online. 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. 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. 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the House of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. 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. 14 A few Latin MSS read Elizabeth said instead of Mary said, and some commentators (e.g. First, it should be noted that there are several things which Luke has not told us, which we might like to know, but will not find in this inspired account. (L)51He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;(M)he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. Thank you. Luke - Chapter 22. (39) The hill country . 'No,' she said, 'he is to be called John. The book of Revelation speaks much of these themes, and prophesies their fulfillment. 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. . Mary was totally free to share the details of the angels revelation, without any hesitation. 11 Then there appeared to him the angel of the Lord, standing on the right of the altar of incense. Elizabeth also readily acknowledged the superior blessing bestowed on Mary, and rejoiced in it. 60but his mother said in reply, No. God looked upon her humble estate with compassion; consequently she will be esteemed blessed by all future generations (v. 48). Mary may not be all that some have held her to be, but she is a magnificent model of discipleship. Romans chapter 7). Virtually every commentator agrees that Marys praise is dripping with Old Testament allusions and references. 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). (1) Elizabeth seems to praise Mary before Mary has had any opportunity to explain anything to her. Both reach out in love and rejoice in the work of God in their live. (B) 42In a loud voice she exclaimed: Blessed are you among women,(C) and blessed is the child you will bear! 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. 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. Elizabeths words are not as reflective, but seem almost to explode from her lips unexpectedly. 14:26a). 14And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, 65 All their neighbours were filled with awe and the whole affair was talked about throughout the hill country of Judaea. Modern society, as we know, has been liberated from the archaic, chauvinism of the ancient world. 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. Indeed, it would seem that in the case of Elizabeth, if not also Mary, her spirituality surpassed that of her husband. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! 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. [1:49] Dt 10:21; Ps 71:19; 111:9; 126:23. 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. Luke 1,39-56. by Fr. n. [1:31] Gn 16:11; Jgs 13:3; Is 7:14; Mt 1:2123. 43 Why should I be honoured with a visit from the mother of my Lord? It is my opinion is that Mary became pregnant during the time she way staying with Elizabeth and Zachariah. (3) Mary is a model disciple in her grasp of the grace of God, and in her gratitude toward God for bestowing grace on her. 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. As we conclude, let me suggest some specific applications of our text. There were now two witnesses. Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. ', 18 Zechariah said to the angel, 'How can I know this? but has lifted up the humble. Mary dwells on the character of God, particularly His grace, which is bestowed on the humble and the oppressed. Mary has a good sense of history and a broad grasp of Gods purposes and promises. The other, Mary, responds to this word of prophecy in her song saying: "All generations will call me blessed" (Lk 1 : 48). 15for he will be great in the sight of [the] Lord. Yet the worship of both of these women is such that they are models for all true disciples of our Lord. The scribes and Pharisees of Jesus day were largely legalists, who focused on the letter of the law, but missed Gods grace in it. John will go before the Lord (Lk 1:1617); Jesus will be Lord (Lk 1:43; 2:11). . 51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. 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). * [1:3637] The sign given to Mary in confirmation of the angels announcement to her is the pregnancy of her aged relative Elizabeth. 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. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be satisfied But woe to you who are rich, for you are receiving your comfort in full. By every indication, Luke was a Gentile. 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. Bridgeway Bible Commentary. Luke 1:38 And Mary said: Behold the handmaid of the Lord: be it done to me according to thy word. Our praise tends to be based almost exclusively on our pleasant and pleasurable experiences. 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. "And Mary said: 'My soul exalts the Lord, 47 And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.'". This includes the immediate goal of redemption and salvation, but it especially includes the setting right of those things which are unjust and evil. 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. We need by read the final chapter of the book of Proverbs to see that women, at least biblically, were given great privileges and responsibilities. Elizabeth was the wife of an obscure priest. 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. Mary does not in any way view herself as better or holier than anyone else. 56And Mary remained with her about three months, and returned to her home. Men assumed the leadership roles, especially in spiritual matters. All rights reserved. Nevertheless, others have reacted to this error by failing to see this woman as a model disciple. And they were all astonished. 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. Your Catholic Voice Foundation has been granted a recognition of tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. * [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). We but need to believe and to accept Gods work, but we must leave the working to Him, and not to ourselves. From now on all generations will call me blessed. For less than $5/mo. 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. 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. We're not salespeople, but we depend on donations averaging $14.76 and fewer than 1% of readers give. 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. (6) Marys praise does not focus on the child she will bear, but on Father who is sending His Messiah. 3 Then Satan entered into Judas, surnamed Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve. This description is applied to God in Ps 18:3 and is here transferred to Jesus. 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. 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. 62 and made signs to his father to find out what he wanted him called. In His first coming, Messiah came to reveal God to men, and to accomplish eternal redemption for all who would believe. 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. 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. She may even have wondered whether or not to tell of her visit by the angel Gabriel. 13 But the angel said to him, 'Zechariah, do not be afraid, for your prayer has been heard. Luis A. Zazano May 30, 2021. written by Fr. This is not so. 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. * [1:69] 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). What is your spiritual relationship to God? Like mother, like son. 4so that you may realize the certainty of the teachings you have received. 40 She went into Zechariah's house and greeted Elizabeth. 40 She went into Zechariah's house and greeted Elizabeth. 55 -according to the promise he made to our ancestors -- of his mercy to Abraham and to his descendants for ever. For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed; he has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts, to Abraham and to his posterity for ever.. * [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). 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