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.'. 'What will this child turn out to be?' Mary seems immediately to respond to the praise of Elizabeth by offering her own praise to God. 2 as these were handed down to us by those who from the outset were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word. There are a number of ways in which the worship of these two women relate to contemporary Christians. Federal Tax Identification Number: 81-0596847. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit 42 and exclaimed with a loud cry, 'Blessed are you among . In the Jewish world of Luke's days, there was much that women couldn't do or weren't allowed to do. Our praise, like that of Elizabeth and Mary, should not only seek to exalt God, but also to edify those who may hear it. In other words, Marys praise does not focus on the immediate blessedness of her having this child, but on the ultimate outcome of the coming of Messiah. Mary was totally free to share the details of the angels revelation, without any hesitation. 52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. 1 Seeing that many others have undertaken to draw up accounts of the events that have reached their fulfilment among us, 2 as these were handed down to us by those who from the outset were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word, 3 I in my turn, after carefully going over the . 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. 52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones. Luke 1:39-56 . * [1:45] Blessed are you who believed: Luke portrays Mary as a believer whose faith stands in contrast to the disbelief of Zechariah (Lk 1:20). Mary did not mention the Law of Moses, the Mosaic Covenant, but only Gods promise to Abraham, the Abrahamic Covenant. 23 When his time of service came to an end he returned home. Q. I believe that Elizabeth is a prototype of her son in this regard. Matt. She may have been rehearsing what she would say to Elizabeth when she first saw her. 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. 12:46-50; Luke 8:19-21). Creed) accept this. The Lord is with you.'. 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. All rights reserved. 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. The births of Abraham (Genesis 12-21), Samuel (1 Samuel 1 & 2), and Samson (Judges 13), are examples of such miraculous births. 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. There was so much that women could not do, or at least were not allowed to do. The Nutcracker - Four Realms / Four Reminders. Gal. She must have been very devastated upon seeing Jesus died but she understood the truth. In this section Luke announces many of the themes that will become prominent in the rest of the gospel: the centrality of Jerusalem and the temple, the journey motif, the universality of salvation, joy and peace, concern for the lowly, the importance of women, the presentation of Jesus as savior, Spirit-guided revelation and prophecy, and the fulfillment of Old Testament promises. Both were humble women of no social or economic standing. In this, Luke agrees with the Marcan parallel (Mk 3:31-35), although by omitting Mk 3:33 and especially Mk 3:20-21 Luke has softened the Marcan picture of Jesus' natural family. 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. Show the volunteers who bring you reliable, Catholic information that their work matters. If you donate just $5.00, or whatever you can, Catholic Online could keep thriving for years. he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. 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. Salvation is Gods miraculous work in us, producing new life. Romans chapter 7). We cannot say for certain, but we can affirm at this moment that all that she said was divinely inspired. While we are not specifically told that Mary was filled with the Holy Spirit when she spoke these words, we may surely assume so. Mary was steeped in the poetical literature of her nation, and accordingly her hymn also bears the unmistakable signs of it.19. 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. get to know the Bible better! Luis A. Zazano May 30, 2021. written by Fr. Yes, from now onwards all generations will call me blessed. 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). We are led to the conclusion that Marys praise was spoken in the hearing of Elizabeth, just as Elizabeths praise was spoken to God, but for Marys benefit. 4. God does the work of producing life in us, just as He brought about life in Mary. 13 But the angel said to him, 'Zechariah, do not be afraid, for your prayer has been heard. 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Start for FREE. 26In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, 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. This would serve as further testimony to the divine origin of the Christ-child. 14:26a). (1) Mary is a model disciple in her faith in the word of God, and in her submission to the will of God. 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. The women seemed only fit for fixing meals and bearing children. 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. 40where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. You are to conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you must name him Jesus. 8 Now it happened that it was the turn of his section to serve, and he was exercising his priestly office before God. 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). 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 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). 3 I in my turn, after carefully going over the whole story from the beginning, have decided to write an ordered account for you, Theophilus. Mary understood the great themes of the Old Testament, such as Gods mercy and compassion, Gods concern for the poor and the helpless. The Lord God will give him the throne of his ancestor David; 33 he will rule over the House of Jacob for ever and his reign will have no end. Mary also understood the purposes of God as a plan which He had been carrying out throughout Israels history. Let us bear in mind, however, that Luke has not told us this was the case. The fact that the worship of these women was more restricted than that of men is no hindrance to their spiritual growth and development. Chapter 1 . 18 In our study of the book of Jonah, we concluded that Jonah typified the sin of Israel by his lack of compassion, his disobedience, his self-righteousness, and his refusal to repent. 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. 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. 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. Here we see the meeting of two mothers, eager to support and help each other at a time of major change in their lives. The immediate faith and submission of Mary, a simple and very young peasant girl, to the will of God is contrasted with the hesitant request of Zachariah for a sign, a man who was a priest all his many years of life. How many Apostles were there? (N)52He has brought down rulers from their thronesbut has lifted up the humble. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. 38Mary said, Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. Indeed, it would seem that in the case of Elizabeth, if not also Mary, her spirituality surpassed that of her husband. 6 Both were upright in the sight of God and impeccably carried out all the commandments and observances of the Lord. Bible. 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. 31n Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. (:46-47) State of Rejoicing in God. Probably he did this because Mary has already been presented in Lk 1:38 as the obedient handmaid of the Lord who fulfills the requirement for belonging to the . Geldenhuys has remarked, It strikes us that Mary in this hymn does not utter a direct word in connection with the Son promised to her. Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. What is your spiritual relationship to God? 22But when he came out, he was unable to speak to them, and they realized that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. 66 All those who heard of it treasured it in their hearts. 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). In His second coming, Messiah will come to set things straight, to bring justice to the earth and judgment to the wicked. 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. We learn from the other gospel accounts that John was quick to acknowledge and proclaim the superiority of Christ (John 1:19-28), and thus to accept his secondary role as forerunner to the Messiah. 56Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home. Physical relationship to Christ is not nearly so important as ones spiritual relationship. 56 Mary stayed with her some three months and then went home. 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. 44 Look, the moment your greeting reached my ears, the child in my womb leapt for joy. (4) Mary is a model disciple in grasp of the social implications of the gospel. Gospel, Luke 1:39-56 39 Mary set out at that time and went as quickly as she could into the hill country to a town in Judah. 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. 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. (2) Mary is a model disciple in the depth of her familiarity with the word of God. 65 All their neighbours were filled with awe and the whole affair was talked about throughout the hill country of Judaea. Nevertheless she assumes throughout that He has indeed been promised her. they wondered. Men assumed the leadership roles, especially in spiritual matters. (5) Elizabeth praises God for much more than those things that Zachariah was told. 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. 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. * [1:20] You will be speechless and unable to talk: Zechariahs becoming mute is the sign given in response to his question in v. 18. (L)51He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;(M)he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. [1:51] Ps 89:10; 118:15; Jer 32:17 (39:17 LXX). 1 The whole assembly then rose, and they brought him before Pilate. Chapter 9 . In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. * [1:3637] The sign given to Mary in confirmation of the angels announcement to her is the pregnancy of her aged relative Elizabeth. Marys Magnificat focuses on much more than just her own blessing in the bearing of Messiah. 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. This principle may be stated in this way: A MIRACULOUS PERSON BEGINS WITH A MIRACULOUS BIRTH. 61But they answered her, There is no one among your relatives who has this name. How, then, did Elizabeth know that Jesus would be born of a virgin, and that the virgin was none other than her relative, Mary? . (1) Elizabeth seems to praise Mary before Mary has had any opportunity to explain anything to her. 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). Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. At the beginning of his two-volume work Luke shows those who play crucial roles in the inauguration of Christianity to be wholly a part of the people of Israel. The narrative of Johns circumcision also prepares the way for the subsequent description of the circumcision of Jesus in Lk 2:21. Mary, too, was a humble peasant girl. Our praise tends to be based almost exclusively on our pleasant and pleasurable experiences. The scribes and Pharisees seemed as though they could only think and talk in terms of the Law of Moses. 67. 64Immediately his mouth was opened, his tongue freed, and he spoke blessing God.j We're not salespeople, but we depend on donations averaging $14.76 and fewer than 1% of readers give. It is my opinion is that Mary became pregnant during the time she way staying with Elizabeth and Zachariah. 43And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord* should come to me? 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. As our Lord Himself said later, those who obey His word are His sisters, brothers, and mother. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leapt in her womb. You shall name him John: the name means Yahweh has shown favor, an indication of Johns role in salvation history. 33and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.p Luke-Acts is a two-part historical account traditionally ascribed to Luke, who was believed to be a follower of Paul.The author of Luke-Acts noted that there were many accounts in circulation at the time of his writing, saying that these were eye-witness testimonies. Both she and Zacharias were country people, who lived in an unnamed village in the hill country of Judah. Copyright 2019-2023 USCCB, please review our Privacy Policy. Luke 1:39-56. 45 Yes, blessed is she who believed that the promise made her by the Lord would be fulfilled. * [1:6879] Like the canticle of Mary (Lk 1:4655) the canticle of Zechariah is only loosely connected with its context. Zacharias returned home to his wife, who kept herself in seclusion for five months (vv. Second, the praise of Elizabeth and Mary provide us with a model for our own worship and praise. Your wife Elizabeth is to bear you a son and you shall name him John. (B) 42In a loud voice she exclaimed: Blessed are you among women,(C) and blessed is the child you will bear! The hungry will be fed and the well-fed will be hungry. Too often, I fear, we find ourselves performing before others, using our praise to speak to men, to convey some message to them, rather than to God. 8-9). 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. 41When Elizabeth heard Marys greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 54 He has come to the help of Israel his servant, mindful of his faithful love. Here and in Lk 3:12 he connects his narrative with events in Palestinian history; in Lk 2:12 and Lk 3:1 he casts the Jesus story in the light of events of Roman history. Luke does not tell us of any such communication, and the readers impression tends to be that there was no communication prior to her arrival, at least so far as Marys visitation by the angel. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! He was gesturing to them but remained mute. The question which this raises is what is meant by the use of the a past tense. This is not the way men are saved, however. She looks backward, to the covenants which God has made with Abraham and with His people in the Old Testament. 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. 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. Luke does tell us that Mary arose and went with haste to the hill country (1:39), which would suggest that there was not sufficient time for any communication to have occurred. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leaped in her womb. 11the angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right of the altar of incense. 30Then the angel said to her, Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 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. Nevertheless, girls were married young in those days, and it is thus likely true that Mary was quite young. * [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). Mary may have wondered how Elizabeth would respond to the news she had to share. The Conspiracy Against Jesus. Thus, James has some very strong words on the subject of discriminating against the poor and showing partiality to the rich (cf. 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. Luke is well-known for his high regard for women and for the prominence which he gives them in his two accounts. While Christs coming meant more than saving men from their sins, this was the beginning, the prerequisite for all that He would accomplish. From now on all generations will call me blessed. Q. * [1:32] Son of the Most High: cf. b. 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. As we conclude, let me suggest some specific applications of our text. 56 Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home. 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the House of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. If It Is During The Millennium How Will There Not Be Pain And Tears When The Devil Is Released To Deceive The Nations? Again like Marys canticle, it is largely composed of phrases taken from the Greek Old Testament and may have been a Jewish Christian hymn of praise that Luke adapted to fit the present context by inserting Lk 1:7677 to give Zechariahs reply to the question asked in Lk 1:66. Mary set out in those days and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, . While there is some truth in the rather dismal picture which I have portrayed, it is not utterly so. Bible . 41When Elizabeth heard Marys greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the holy Spirit,s John will go before the Lord (Lk 1:1617); Jesus will be Lord (Lk 1:43; 2:11). Overview Of The Gospels. 28And coming to her, he said, Hail, favored one! 62So they made signs, asking his father what he wished him to be called. 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. get to know the Bible better! Most people donate because Catholic Online is useful. holy is his name. 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. Elizabeths immediate response to Marys arrival might be explained by some previous communication between the two (e.g. We are studying Luke 1:39-56 for Sunday, December 22. 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