And he lived in the desert until the day he appeared openly to Israel. [1:48] 11:27; 1Sm 1:11; 2Sm 16:12; 2Kgs 14:26; Ps 113:7. z. While Christs coming meant more than saving men from their sins, this was the beginning, the prerequisite for all that He would accomplish. 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. 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). 2just as those who were eyewitnesses from the beginning and ministers of the word have handed them down to us,b 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. THE PASSION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO LUKE [22:14-23:56] The people may sit for the first part of the . Start your free trial today! As the apostle Paul put it, let all things be done for edification (1 Cor. Elizabeths words far surpass the revelation which we are told Gabriel gave to Zacharias. We will explore the basis for Elizabeths blessing of Mary later, but for now let us simply observe that the arrival of Mary is the occasion for Elizabeths praise, not the soon arrival of John. 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. Mary dwells on the character of God, particularly His grace, which is bestowed on the humble and the oppressed. The form of the proper noun is the same as that in "Bethlehem, of the land of Juda," in Matthew 2:6.The city may have been one of those assigned to the priests within the limits of the tribe of Judah, and if so, it is interesting to think of the Virgin as undertaking a journey which . (6) Marys praise does not focus on the child she will bear, but on Father who is sending His Messiah. 1. in 1971. . 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. 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. Far more important to Luke is her virginity, for this is an essential element in the virgin birth. 41When Elizabeth heard Marys greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 28 He went in and said to her, 'Rejoice, you who enjoy God's favor! 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. The language of our praise should betray a continual soaking in the Scriptures and meditation on the terms and theology of the Bible. 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. 45 Yes, blessed is she who believed that the promise made her by the Lord would be fulfilled. Elizabeth is a magnificent woman of God, in Lukes opinion. Luke - Chapter 1. 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. 18Then Zechariah said to the angel, How shall I know this? We're not salespeople, but we depend on donations averaging $14.76 and fewer than 1% of readers give. Men assumed the leadership roles, especially in spiritual matters. 10 And at the hour of incense all the people were outside, praying. May it be done to me according to your word. Then the angel departed from her. 57. d. [1:7] Gn 18:11; Jgs 13:25; 1Sm 1:56. (2) Marys praise begins with her grateful response to the grace God has shown to her, a humble servant of the Lord. John chapter 3). Much, perhaps most, of these things will be fulfilled in the second coming of Messiah, rather than in His first coming. Nevertheless, others have reacted to this error by failing to see this woman as a model disciple. 52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. In verse 48 her blessedness is viewed as the result of Gods grace. Marys Magnificat reveals the depth of her grasp of Gods grace, which is not only shown to her, but to all the people of God, and from generation to generation. 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. Overview Of The Gospels. There were now two witnesses. "May your word to me be fulfilled.". 38Mary said, Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. Any unauthorized use, without prior written consent of Catholic Online is strictly forbidden and prohibited. 14 He will be your joy and delight and many will rejoice at his birth. 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.'. Luke 1:39-56 Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition Mary Visits Elizabeth Hi readers, it seems you use Catholic Online a lot; that's great! [1:49] Dt 10:21; Ps 71:19; 111:9; 126:23. 20 Look! The prophecy of Zachariah, both of Jesus, 76. and of John. 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. 58Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown his great mercy toward her, and they rejoiced with her.g 56Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home. 19And the angel said to him in reply, I am Gabriel,* who stand before God. At the end of the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 21:20; 22:3; 23:69; 24:1416; 26:28, 2223) he will argue that Christianity is the direct descendant of Pharisaic Judaism. 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. 41When Elizabeth heard Marys greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the holy Spirit,s 2 as these were handed down to us by those who from the outset were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word. 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. 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. 1 The whole assembly then rose, and they brought him before Pilate. There is no such thing as a purely 'spiritual' love. 50 His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. 67. This is not so. How shallow our prayers and praise seem when compared with that of these two godly women. 98% of our readers don't give; they simply look the other way. It's easier for you to praise Jesus this Palm Sunday. 57When the time arrived for Elizabeth to have her child she gave birth to a son. Romans chapter 7). If It Is During The Millennium How Will There Not Be Pain And Tears When The Devil Is Released To Deceive The Nations? 43But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord(D) should come to me? How gracious God is in what He does not tell us, as well in what He does. For less than $5/mo. 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. 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. 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. 15for he will be great in the sight of [the] Lord. (1) Mary is a model disciple in her faith in the word of God, and in her submission to the will of God. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leapt in her womb. 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. 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. Show the volunteers who bring you reliable, Catholic information that their work matters. How, then, did Elizabeth know that Jesus would be born of a virgin, and that the virgin was none other than her relative, Mary? Federal Tax Identification Number: 81-0596847. James 2:1-13; 5:1-12). 56Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home. 29But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. 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 Luke . 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). * [1:4655] Although Mary is praised for being the mother of the Lord and because of her belief, she reacts as the servant in a psalm of praise, the Magnificat. Mary was totally free to share the details of the angels revelation, without any hesitation. There is only one way that this can ever happen, and that is by our experiencing a miraculous new birth. 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. (B) 42In a loud voice she exclaimed: Blessed are you among women,(C) and blessed is the child you will bear! Luke . (K)50His mercy extends to those who fear him,from generation to generation. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. The Canticle of Zechariah. (B) 42In a loud voice she exclaimed: Blessed are you among women,(C) and blessed is the child you will bear! Mary does not in any way view herself as better or holier than anyone else. 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. 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. Elizabeth was the wife of an obscure priest. These were the themes of the Old Testament prophets. 39 Mary set out at that time and went as quickly as she could into the hill country to a town in Judah. Peter momentarily forgot that the gospel is inseparably linked with certain social obligations, and thus Paul had to rebuke him (cf. Mary was not sinless; recognized her need for a Savior. God has not just singled Mary out for blessing, leaving others in their miserable estate. 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