If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! It is for this faith that all generations have called Mary blessed.- 971 (in 'Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary') - "All generations will call me blessed": "The Church's devotion to the Blessed Virgin is intrinsic to Christian worship." Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall name him John.f 44As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. 7But they had no child,* because Elizabeth was barren and both were advanced in years.d Johns fantastic book The Better Part. 76And you, child, will be called prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord* to prepare his ways,r, 77to give his people knowledge of salvation, 78because of the tender mercy of our Gods, by which the daybreak from on high* will visit ust. 14 He will be your joy and delight and many will rejoice at his birth. Catholic Exchange is a project of Sophia Institute Press. 40where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 11 Then there appeared to him the angel of the Lord, standing on the right of the altar of incense. She viewed history in the light of this plan. From now on all generations will call me blessed. 43 Why should I be honoured with a visit from the mother of my Lord? Some thoughts on today's scripture. RSV Catholic Bible, Edition 2, Bonded Leather, Burgundy, RSV Catholic New Testament with Psalms, Edition 2, Paper, Blue, RSV Didache Bible with Commentaries Based on the RC Cathechism Cathechism of the Catholic Church, The Official Catholic Scripture Study International Bible, Largeprint, Bonded Leather, Black - Imperfectly Imprinted Bibles, RSV Didache Bible with Commentaries Based on the RC Cathechism. What was Marys secret? While there is some truth in the rather dismal picture which I have portrayed, it is not utterly so. 42 She gave a loud cry and said, 'Of all women you are the most blessed, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. (K)50His mercy extends to those who fear him,from generation to generation. * [1:15] He will drink neither wine nor strong drink: like Samson (Jgs 13:45) and Samuel (1Sm 1:11 LXX and 4QSama), John is to be consecrated by Nazirite vow and set apart for the Lords service. Whether or not Elizabeth and Mary had any previous communication before Marys arrival. II. Thus, James has some very strong words on the subject of discriminating against the poor and showing partiality to the rich (cf. God's temple in heaven was opened, and the ark of his covenant could be seen in the temple. Our Lord was careful to show that being obedient to Gods will and His word were more important than being humanly related to Him: And a multitude was sitting around Him, and they said to Him, Behold, Your mother and Your brothers are outside looking for You. And answering them, He said, Who are My mother and My brothers? And looking about on those who were sitting around Him, He said, Behold, My mother and My brothers! For whoever does the will of God, he is My brother and sister and mother (Mark 3:31-35; cf. Announcement of the Birth of Jesus. (4) In verses 51-55, Marys praise focuses on the faithfulness of God to His promises and His purposes, especially His covenant with Abraham and his descendants. 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. In discovering and living out that plan we find our true and lasting joy. 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. 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. A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. Grace is the essence of true doctrine and the antidote to that which is false. Elizabeths words are not as reflective, but seem almost to explode from her lips unexpectedly. We can see that the verbs in these verses are past perfect. Mary understood that Israels hope was rooted in the Abrahamic Covenant, not in the Mosaic. Chapter 23 . Women seemed only fit for fixing meals and bearing children. 41When Elizabeth heard Marys greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the holy Spirit,s It is largely, however, the composition of Luke who writes in imitation of Old Testament birth stories, combining historical and legendary details, literary ornamentation and interpretation of scripture, to answer in advance the question, Who is Jesus Christ? The focus of the narrative, therefore, is primarily christological. All rights reserved worldwide. (L)51He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;(M)he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. Those who depend on themselves the rich, the self-satisfied, the proud, the powerful thwart Gods action in and through them. While Elizabeth spoke with a loud voice (1:42), Mary is perhaps more sedate. 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. 44 Look, the moment your greeting reached my ears, the child in my womb leapt for joy. 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. She went into Zechariah's house and greeted Elizabeth. The Lord is constantly hoping that we will put our trust in him in the same way, so that he can shower his blessings upon us as well. 13-17). 32 He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High. Mary: The Expecting Momma. 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the House of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. Luke 1:39-56: Mary set out at that time and went as quickly as she could to a town in the hill country of Judah. Art: Cover of The Better Part used with permission. 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. 50 His mercy is for those who fear him This is clearly seen to be in blatant disregard for the teaching of our text. If you have already donated, we sincerely thank you. 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. 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. Catholic Online is a Project of Your Catholic Voice Foundation, a Not-for-Profit Corporation. It's a little awkward to ask, but we need your help. 51-52). 39 Mary set out at that time and went as quickly as she could into the hill country to a town in Judah. * [1:2638] The announcement to Mary of the birth of Jesus is parallel to the announcement to Zechariah of the birth of John. He has had a plan in mind for us, a particular vocation, a unique role in his Kingdom, from before we were born, before we were ever conceived. 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour; 48 because he has looked upon the humiliation of his servant. 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; 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. There was so much that women could not do, or at least were not allowed to do. Elizabeth greeted her: "Blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfilment of what was spoken to her from the Lord." We cannot say for certain, but we can affirm at this moment that all that she said was divinely inspired. 69 and he has established for us a saving power in the House of his servant David. 46 And Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord, 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. BibleGateway+ less than $5/mo. This is 'the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God': God has visited his people. While Mary is clearly the principle character in this section, Elizabeth, her relative is also shown to be a remarkable women. 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth. They were not, however, the themes of the scribes and Pharisees. 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). 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. He continued as king until his death in 4 B.C. . Third, the account which Luke has provided us of Marys intimate worship, shared only with Elizabeth, should instruct and motivate us in the disciplines of discipleship. CHAPTER 23. * [1:5] In the days of Herod, King of Judea: Luke relates the story of salvation history to events in contemporary world history. Only because God had made him the herald, the precursor, the one who would announce the imminent manifestation of the Messiah this was his God-given mission in life, his vocation. gain access to 50+ premium resources to enhance your study of Scripture. 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. I know you are. She looks backward, to the covenants which God has made with Abraham and with His people in the Old Testament. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leaped in her womb. 19And the angel said to him in reply, I am Gabriel,* who stand before God. Open my eyes, increase my faith! For behold, as the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy. 71 that he would save us from our enemies and from the hands of all those who hate us. 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 Catholic.org - with thousands of pages of magisterial content. She teaches it to all who are willing to learn. Concordances: Nave's Topical Bible - Elisabeth (Elizabeth); Jesus, the Christ; Joy; Mary; Miracles; Zacharias (Zechariah); Scofield Reference Index - Sanctification; Thompson Chain Reference - Judaea; Torrey's Topical Textbook - Judea, Modern; Dictionaries: 73 This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham. Both of the women in our Gospel today had extraordinary stories to share about God's action in their conceiving, about their faith in God's promise to them, and also about becoming mothers for the first time. 4so that you may realize the certainty of the teachings you have received. Zacharias returned home to his wife, who kept herself in seclusion for five months (vv. To press the matter further, I doubt that Mary understood that the redemptive purpose of Christs first coming would be accomplished by His death on a cross, death at the hands of wicked men. 5In the days of Herod, King of Judea,* there was a priest named Zechariah of the priestly division of Abijah; his wife was from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.c In His second coming, Messiah will come to set things straight, to bring justice to the earth and judgment to the wicked. Marys age, then, is not a significant issue to Luke. * [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). Mary was steeped in the poetical literature of her nation, and accordingly her hymn also bears the unmistakable signs of it.19. (5) Elizabeth praises God for much more than those things that Zachariah was told. * [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. Elizabeths immediate response to Marys arrival might be explained by some previous communication between the two (e.g. And she calls him my Lord., Before he ever worked any wonders, before he mesmerized the crowds with his preaching, before he rose from the dead, indeed, from all eternity, Jesus is the Lord.. Luke is well-known for his high regard for women and for the prominence which he gives them in his two accounts. (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. For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years. 15for he will be great in the sight of [the] Lord. 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. Mary did not mention the Law of Moses, the Mosaic Covenant, but only Gods promise to Abraham, the Abrahamic Covenant. 2just as those who were eyewitnesses from the beginning and ministers of the word have handed them down to us,b It seems to me that this is a very significant fact. 54 He has come to the help of Israel his servant, mindful of his faithful love. 30 but the angel said to her, 'Mary, do not be afraid; you have won God's favour. Before we begin to deal with our text, there are some introductory comments which may prove to be helpful. Christ the Friend God is already caring for us long before we realize it. Gal. And so the child will be holy and will be called Son of God. Indeed, I believe that Luke is telling us that wives are not restricted to the level of spirituality of their mate. Mary is a model disciple. This is Marys secret and it is a secret no longer. There is no mention in this account of how Messiah will come to earth. But even so, I want to follow you. 41And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit 42and she exclaimed with a loud cry, Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! He learns the formulas of prayer from his mother, who kept in her heart and meditated upon all the "great things" done by the Almighty (abbreviated)- 422 (in 'The Good News: God has sent his son') - But when the time had fully come, God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.' NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. The fact that the worship of these women was more restricted than that of men is no hindrance to their spiritual growth and development. (N)52He has brought down rulers from their thronesbut has lifted up the humble. She was with child and wailed aloud in pain as she labored to give birth. 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.'. Holy is his name, and his mercy reaches from age to age for those who fear him. 50 and his faithful love extends age after age to those who fear him. With joy you will draw water. 8-9). John Bartunek, LC, S.Th.D, received his BA in History from Stanford University in 1990. For he who is great has done great things for me, and holy is his name. Bible Study Summary with Questions The Worship of Two Women Disciples In the Jewish world of Luke's days, there was much that women couldn't do or weren't allowed to do. She looks forward to the ultimate righteousness which will be established when Messiah reigns on the throne of David. One can speculate as to what Mary may have been thinking along the way to Elizabeths home. I am thus inclined to view this as Lukes way of informing us that some women may very well surpass men spiritually. It is a great source for scripture readings, homilies and reflections for Weekdays, Sundays and Holydays of Obligation. Mary viewed all of Gods dealings in the light of His grace; the religious leaders only thought in terms of human works. In its simple words, imbued with the prayers of the Old Testament, we glimpse Marys vision of reality, in which God rules all things with perfect power and with a wisdom that confounds the vain ambition of men. 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. Nevertheless she assumes throughout that He has indeed been promised her. Before he is aware of it, he is already fulfilling it. 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.'. Throughout the Old Testament, the miraculous ministries of Gods chosen instruments often began by a miraculous or unusual birth. 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. Nevertheless, their praise was pleasing to God and it has been preserved for our edification. He has accomplished powerful deeds with his arm. 16 The term young is used with some caution, for it is only tradition that teaches us Mary was a young, girl, a teen. 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. 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. 3 Pilate put to him this question, 'Are you the king of the Jews?'. I want to perceive it and understand it more deeply every day, so that I can embrace it more fully each moment. Now as soon as Elizabeth heard Marys greeting, the child leapt in her womb and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 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. 9 when it fell to him by lot, as the priestly custom was, to enter the Lord's sanctuary and burn incense there. He has fulfilled the promise he made to Abraham and his descendants. Regardless, these are some of the most beautiful words in all the word of God. 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. 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.. In short, Mary is the focus, not Elizabeth. Christ in My Life Lord, are you still at work in the world the way you were back when these wonderful happenings were unfolding? Copyright 2023 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. 52 He has pulled down princes from their thrones and raised high the lowly. In the New Testament epistles, the apostles insist that Christians not conform to the evil social practices of their day, but live according to the social standards of the gospel, to which Mary referred, and which our Lord taught. The bore the added social stigma of having no children. 56 Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God.q I must confess to you that I often become overly absorbed in what isnt said, rather than to concentrate on what is reported. 1 Now it happened that after this he made his way through towns and villages preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. Mary dwells on the character of God, particularly His grace, which is bestowed on the humble and the oppressed. 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. 64 At that instant his power of speech returned and he spoke and praised God. If you donate just $5.00, the price of your coffee, Catholic Online School could keep thriving. Therefore, God begins to fill her with the Holy Spirit, who in turn keeps drawing her deeper into the mysterious and wonderful events taking place through and around her. 'What will this child turn out to be?' 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. There were now two witnesses. 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. Mary left almost immediately for the home of Elizabeth and Zacharias, and the journey may have taken some time. John is great in the sight of the Lord (Lk 1:15); Jesus will be Great (a LXX attribute, used absolutely, of God) (Lk 1:32). You shall name him John: the name means Yahweh has shown favor, an indication of Johns role in salvation history. To support theministry and get access to exclusive content, go to: http://patreon.com/logicalbiblestudyLuke 1: 39-56 - 'The almighty has done great things for me. 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. . How encouraging the greeting of Elizabeth must have been to Mary. 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. If Luke was writing to Gentiles, the name of this village would not have had any meaning, and thus was omitted as non-essential to his purpose. The language of our praise should betray a continual soaking in the Scriptures and meditation on the terms and theology of the Bible. Elizabeth is a magnificent woman of God, in Lukes opinion. 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). 57When the time arrived for Elizabeth to have her child she gave birth to a son. Catholic Online Prayer Candles - light your prayer candle. She may have been rehearsing what she would say to Elizabeth when she first saw her. She gave a loud cry and said, Of all women you are the most blessed, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. "Today the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary which commemorates the Virgin Mary's visit to her cousin, Elizabeth. 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. 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. While bearing the Messiah was a distinct privilege for Mary, that for which she is most highly praised is her faith and her obedience. One wonders how much that Elizabeth came directly from the Spirit of God, and how much originated from her own grasp of the Scriptures. Salvation does not result from our efforts, which God miraculously blesses. 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. These include the following: Whether or not Mary was yet pregnant. My strength and my courage is the LORD, and he has been my savior. Matthew 23). a 1 * Then the whole assembly of them arose and brought him before Pilate. He has pulled down princes from their thrones and exalted the lowly. In this chapter we have, I. Luke's preface to his gospel, or his epistle dedicatory to his friend Theophilus, ver 1-4. 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