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(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. * [1:76] You will go before the Lord: here the Lord is most likely a reference to Jesus (contrast Lk 1:1517 where Yahweh is meant) and John is presented as the precursor of Jesus. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall name him John.f The births of Abraham (Genesis 12-21), Samuel (1 Samuel 1 & 2), and Samson (Judges 13), are examples of such miraculous births. Nevertheless, girls were married young in those days, and it is thus likely true that Mary was quite young. Luke's two-part narrative, his Gospel and his Acts of the Apostles, gives a somewhat different perspective on Jesus' final days from the narratives of Matthew, Mark, or John. Let us ponder them. In both cases, the praise of God spoken before others was done in such a way as to edify and encourage those who heard. 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. 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 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.'. 49 for the Almighty has done great things for me. 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. 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. (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 would expect Mary to be taken with the fact that she will have a baby, and that this baby will be the Son of God. 40where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. Mary has a great breadth of understanding. Physical relationship to Christ is not nearly so important as ones spiritual relationship. ii. In the course of performing his duty, the angel Gabriel appeared to him while he was inside the holy place. The language of our praise should betray a continual soaking in the Scriptures and meditation on the terms and theology of the Bible. 32-33). (O)53He has filled the hungry with good things(P)but has sent the rich away empty.54He has helped his servant Israel,remembering to be merciful(Q)55to Abraham and his descendants(R) forever,just as he promised our ancestors.. For less than $5/mo. THE PASSION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ACCORDING TO LUKE [22:14-23:56] The people may sit for the first part of the . 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. 44As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Luke was a doctor and therefore a man of science and research, and this is reflected in his history of the life of Jesus. If you donate just $5.00, or whatever you can, Catholic Online could keep thriving for years. 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. Far more important to Luke is her virginity, for this is an essential element in the virgin birth. The degree to which women were degraded was that to which their husbands and their culture stooped. 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). Granted, the worship of these two women is not public, but private. While bearing the Messiah was a distinct privilege for Mary, that for which she is most highly praised is her faith and her obedience. 44For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy. 22 When he came out he could not speak to them, and they realised that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. * [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. This is clearly seen to be in blatant disregard for the teaching of our text. * [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. * [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. (5) Mary is a model disciple in her grasp of the purposes and promises of God. Zacharias returned home to his wife, who kept herself in seclusion for five months (vv. 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. 51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. Virtually every commentator agrees that Marys praise is dripping with Old Testament allusions and references. 13 But the angel said to him, 'Zechariah, do not be afraid, for your prayer has been heard. * [1:5] In the days of Herod, King of Judea: Luke relates the story of salvation history to events in contemporary world history. She viewed history in the light of this plan. 40 She went into Zechariah's house and greeted Elizabeth. Gabriel had informed Zacharias that the child would be filled with the Holy Spirit while yet in his mothers womb (Luke 1:15). It is my opinion is that Mary became pregnant during the time she way staying with Elizabeth and Zachariah. The nativity and circumcision of John. 16and he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God. One cannot read the Magnificat of Mary without realizing that she has drawn deeply from the terminology and the theology of the Old Testament. Nevertheless she assumes throughout that He has indeed been promised her. God looked upon her humble estate with compassion; consequently she will be esteemed blessed by all future generations (v. 48). 51-52). 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). The Worship of Two Women (Luke 1:39-56) Introduction When one thinks of the women of the ancient world, our first emotional response is usually pity. 59* When they came on the eighth day to circumciseh the child, they were going to call him Zechariah after his father, There were now two witnesses. 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the House of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. Catholic Public Domain Version . Elizabeth already knew, believed, and rejoiced in the truth of God, spoken through Gabriel. Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 1:39-56. Show the volunteers who bring you reliable, Catholic information that their work matters. 43And why is this granted me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? Matt. (3) In verse 50 Marys praise broadens, viewing Gods grace to her as a reflection of His gracious purposes for His chosen people, Israel. But he could only make signs to them and remained dumb. 12:46-50; Luke 8:19-21). Yes, from now onwards all generations will call me blessed. Chapter 1 . The men assumed the leadership roles, especially in spiritual matters. Salvation does not result from our efforts, which God miraculously blesses. The very moment she entered the house and gave a customary greeting, Elizabeth blessed Mary as the mother of her Lord. h. [1:17] Sir 48:10; Mal 3:1; 3:2324; Mt 11:14; 17:1113. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leaped in her womb. Women seemed only fit for fixing meals and bearing children. There is no provincialism to be found in her praise. I am thus inclined to view this as Lukes way of informing us that some women may very well surpass men spiritually. and to grant us that, 74rescued from the hand of enemies, without fear we might worship him 75in holiness and righteousness. He was gesturing to them but remained mute. 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). God does the work of producing life in us, just as He brought about life in Mary. Even if not composed by Luke, it fits in well with themes found elsewhere in Luke: joy and exultation in the Lord; the lowly being singled out for Gods favor; the reversal of human fortunes; the fulfillment of Old Testament promises. 17 The term which is rendered city (a city of Judah, v. 39) is one that is very broad, and does not really indicate the size of the place. a city of Juda.--The description is too vague to be identified with any certainty. These things are still future for us, as they were for Mary, for they will be accomplished at the second coming of our Lord. Now as soon as Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leapt in her womb and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 35 The angel answered, 'The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will cover you with its shadow. 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 There is no such thing as a purely 'spiritual' love. This includes the immediate goal of redemption and salvation, but it especially includes the setting right of those things which are unjust and evil. 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. It not only employs the terminology of the psalms, but the theology. 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. 1. If you are one of our rare donors, you have our gratitude and we warmly thank you. 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. The question which this raises is what is meant by the use of the a past tense. As the apostle Paul put it, let all things be done for edification (1 Cor. 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). Like mother, like son. 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.'. * He will be filled with the holy Spirit even from his mothers womb,g 11the angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right of the altar of incense. Thus Mary quickly prepared and left to visit her relative living in an unnamed village17 in the hill country of Judah (v. 39). * [1:2638] The announcement to Mary of the birth of Jesus is parallel to the announcement to Zechariah of the birth of John. And the angel departed from her. 78 because of the faithful love of our God in which the rising Sun has come from on high to visit us. 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. 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. 31 Look! Some may question how a simple peasant-girl may have such a grasp of the Old Testament. 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. Marys age, then, is not a significant issue to Luke. Mary got the point, however, and without having to be told to do so, went immediately to Elizabeths house, even though it was apparently some distance away and involved considerable inconvenience. Second, the praise of Elizabeth and Mary provide us with a model for our own worship and praise. 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). b. 62So they made signs, asking his father what he wished him to be called. In His first coming, Messiah came to reveal God to men, and to accomplish eternal redemption for all who would believe. Today, we humbly ask you to defend Catholic Online's independence. How gracious God is in what He does not tell us, as well in what He does. It is my opinion that the town in which Elizabeth and her husband lived was merely a village, too. * [1:14] The Gospel according to Luke is the only one of the synoptic gospels to begin with a literary prologue. Mary understood the great themes of the Old Testament, such as Gods mercy and compassion, Gods concern for the poor and the helpless. Luke - Chapter 22. The Wonder Of Christmas. She looks forward to the ultimate righteousness which will be established when Messiah reigns on the throne of David. 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. 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. Mary was not sinless; recognized her need for a Savior. Mary viewed all of Gods dealings in the light of His grace; the religious leaders only thought in terms of human works. Version. Peter momentarily forgot that the gospel is inseparably linked with certain social obligations, and thus Paul had to rebuke him (cf. Bible Study Summary with Questions The Worship of Two Women Disciples. The lofty will be put down and the humble will be exalted (vv. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leapt in her womb. writing to tell Elizabeth that she was coming and what the angel Gabriel had told her regarding her becoming the mother of Messiah). Even the church has made its concessions to the womens liberation movement. 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. Hi readers, it seems you use Catholic Online a lot; that's great! * 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. We know now that this includes both His first and His second comings. 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. 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 . He even encouraged his disciples to leave him and to follow Christ (John 1:35-37). 53 He has filled the starving with good things, sent the rich away empty. (2) Marys praise begins with her grateful response to the grace God has shown to her, a humble servant of the Lord. Used by permission. The scribes and Pharisees seemed as though they could only think and talk in terms of the Law of Moses. 77 to give his people knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins. It is a happy thing when those who are joined to each other in marriage are both joined to the Lord; and it is especially requisite that the priests, the Lord's ministers, should with their yoke-fellows be righteous before God, that they may be examples to the flock, and rejoice their hearts. 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; Mary is a model disciple. While Christs coming meant more than saving men from their sins, this was the beginning, the prerequisite for all that He would accomplish. 38Mary said, Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. Luke 1:39-56. * [1:78] The daybreak from on high: three times in the LXX (Jer 23:5; Zec 3:8; 6:12), the Greek word used here for daybreak translates the Hebrew word for scion, branch, an Old Testament messianic title. (2) Mary is a model disciple in the depth of her familiarity with the word of God. Father Luis, as we affectionately know him, is a Catholic Diocesan Priest, from Tucuman, Argentina . You are to conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you must name him Jesus. 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. 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. 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. 31n Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. Our praise tends to be based almost exclusively on our pleasant and pleasurable experiences. 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. 27to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgins name was Mary.l 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. 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. 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. While this is true, this must be kept in its proper perspective. In verses 46-49, Mary praises God for His mercy as expressed toward her. 62 and made signs to his father to find out what he wanted him called. I was sent to speak to you and to announce to you this good news.i 40 She went into Zechariah's house and greeted Elizabeth. 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. The gospel in Luke 1:39-56 is the manifestation of the feast of the assumption. 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. This would serve as further testimony to the divine origin of the Christ-child. 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. (1) Marys psalm of praise reveals a repeated use of the terminology and theology of the Old Testament. 29But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. 8-9). 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. While Elizabeth spoke with a loud voice (1:42), Mary is perhaps more sedate. 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). 10Then, when the whole assembly of the people was praying outside at the hour of the incense offering, Composition Narrative. 43And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord* should come to me? 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. From now on all generations will call me blessed. 50 His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. 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. At this time the social order will under a radical and violent reversal. 57. 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. Daily Readings with Questions for Reflection, RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. (K)50His mercy extends to those who fear him,from generation to generation. 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. We find the first instance of his highlighting of women in our text in the first chapter of Lukes gospel, where the spotlight is directed toward two godly women. 6 Both were upright in the sight of God and impeccably carried out all the commandments and observances of the Lord. Mary left almost immediately for the home of Elizabeth and Zacharias, and the journey may have taken some time. Bible. 42 She gave a loud cry and said, 'Of all women you are the most blessed, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. 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. 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. 71 that he would save us from our enemies and from the hands of all those who hate us. She must have been very devastated upon seeing Jesus died but she understood the truth. 51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. Catholic Online is a Project of Your Catholic Voice Foundation, a Not-for-Profit Corporation. . 15for he will be great in the sight of [the] Lord. 22But when he came out, he was unable to speak to them, and they realized that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. . 1Since many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the events that have been fulfilled among us,a There is a principle at work here in the first two chapters of Luke which can be found elsewhere in the Bible. Overview Of The Gospels. And they were all astonished. Luis A. Zazano May 30, 2021. Mary, too, was a humble peasant girl. 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