At this time the social order will under a radical and violent reversal. The gospel in Luke 1:39-56 is a clear manifestation that Mary during he life supported her Son to the very end. Then the angel left her. There is no mention as to whether or not Mary was pregnant when she first arrived at the home of Elizabeth and Zachariah. (L)51He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;(M)he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. He was gesturing to them but remained mute. Luke 1:39-56. 1 Seeing that many others have undertaken to draw up accounts of the events that have reached their fulfilment among us. (L)51He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;(M)he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. We know now that this includes both His first and His second comings. 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). 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 . Thus, it is used with reference to Nazareth (1:26), which was but a village. Catholic Online. The question which this raises is what is meant by the use of the a past tense. As we conclude, let me suggest some specific applications of our text. Show the volunteers who bring you reliable, Catholic information that their work matters. 62So they made signs, asking his father what he wished him to be called. (39) The hill country . And the angel left her. Your wife Elizabeth is to bear you a son and you shall name him John. The scribes and Pharisees of Jesus day were largely legalists, who focused on the letter of the law, but missed Gods grace in it. 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). In the course of performing his duty, the angel Gabriel appeared to him while he was inside the holy place. ', 18 Zechariah said to the angel, 'How can I know this? 38 Mary said, 'You see before you the Lord's servant, let it happen to me as you have said.' In verse 48 her blessedness is viewed as the result of Gods grace. 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. Start for FREE. Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. 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. (K)50His mercy extends to those who fear him,from generation to generation. ', 34 Mary said to the angel, 'But how can this come about, since I have no knowledge of man?'. (:46-47) State of Rejoicing in God. Matt. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall name him John.f John spoke as it were by leaping in the womb (1:41), while Elizabeth seems almost to speak for John. By every indication, Luke was a Gentile. Before we begin to deal with our text, there are some introductory comments which may prove to be helpful. Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Luke 1:39-56. 79 to give light to those who live in darkness and the shadow dark as death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace. Nevertheless, girls were married young in those days, and it is thus likely true that Mary was quite young. 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. 1Since many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the events that have been fulfilled among us,a 3I too have decided, after investigating everything accurately anew, to write it down in an orderly sequence for you, most excellent Theophilus, * [1:17] He will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah: John is to be the messenger sent before Yahweh, as described in Mal 3:12. 63 The father asked for a writing-tablet and wrote, 'His name is John.' 45And blessed is she who believed that there would be[a] a fulfilment of what was spoken to her from the Lord. 46And Mary said, My soul magnifies the Lord,47and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,48for he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden.For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed;49for he who is mighty has done great things for me,and holy is his name.50And his mercy is on those who fear himfrom generation to generation.51He has shown strength with his arm,he has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts,52he has put down the mighty from their thrones,and exalted those of low degree;53he has filled the hungry with good things,and the rich he has sent empty away.54He has helped his servant Israel,in remembrance of his mercy,55as he spoke to our fathers,to Abraham and to his posterity for ever.[b]. Catholic Public Domain Version . (B) 42In a loud voice she exclaimed: Blessed are you among women,(C) and blessed is the child you will bear! 13-17). 3 Pilate put to him this question, 'Are you the king of the Jews?'. The Lord is with you.m (5) Mary is a model disciple in her grasp of the purposes and promises of God. 15for he will be great in the sight of [the] Lord. Used by permission. * [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. 59 Now it happened that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; they were going to call him Zechariah after his father, 60 but his mother spoke up. 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. 44For behold, when the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy. Now as soon as Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leapt in her womb and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. * [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). Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE), Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition. While Mary is clearly the principle character in this section, Elizabeth, her relative is also shown to be a remarkable women. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! 42 She gave a loud cry and said, 'Of all women you are the most blessed, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. There is no such thing as a purely 'spiritual' love. 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). 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). As our Lord Himself said later, those who obey His word are His sisters, brothers, and mother. John chapter 3). She looks backward, to the covenants which God has made with Abraham and with His people in the Old Testament. 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). Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. 14 A few Latin MSS read Elizabeth said instead of Mary said, and some commentators (e.g. Both reach out in love and rejoice in the work of God in their live. 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. 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. 42cried out in a loud voice and said, Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.t In both cases, the praise of God spoken before others was done in such a way as to edify and encourage those who heard. 64 At that instant his power of speech returned and he spoke and praised God. Instead, we must focus on the things which Luke has included, for these point to the thrust of his argument. * [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. Modern society, as we know, has been liberated from the archaic, chauvinism of the ancient world. Women seemed only fit for fixing meals and bearing children. Nevertheless, their praise was pleasing to God and it has been preserved for our edification. 24After this time his wife Elizabeth conceived, and she went into seclusion for five months, saying, Basketweave Black/Burgandy Bonded Leather, The Official Catholic Scripture Study International Bible, Largeprint, Bonded Leather, Black - Slightly Imperfect, RSV Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament 2nd Edition. Whether or not Mary was present when John was born. (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. 50 and his faithful love extends age after age to those who fear him. Here is, Her whole hymn is inspired by this fact.20. One wonders how much that Elizabeth came directly from the Spirit of God, and how much originated from her own grasp of the Scriptures. There is no provincialism to be found in her praise. Mary may not be all that some have held her to be, but she is a magnificent model of discipleship. * [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 principle may be stated in this way: A MIRACULOUS PERSON BEGINS WITH A MIRACULOUS BIRTH. Luke - Chapter 22. Elizabeth already knew, believed, and rejoiced in the truth of God, spoken through Gabriel. The honour that Elizabeth gave to Mary at their meeting was symbolic of the honour that John would give to Jesus ( Luke 1:39-45 ). "For He has had regard for the humble state of His bondslave;". Luke - Chapter 1. There is only one way that this can ever happen, and that is by our experiencing a miraculous new birth. Luke 1:39-56 . Marys response was an elegant expression of faith: Behold, the bondslave of the Lord; be it done to me according to your word (Luke 1:38). In short, Mary is the focus, not Elizabeth. She may even have wondered whether or not to tell of her visit by the angel Gabriel. Thus, Elizabeths praise served as further confirmation of Gabriels words. 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. Daily Bible Readings, Podcast Audio and Videos and Prayers brought to you by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (8) Marys theology, as reflected in her Magnificat is vastly superior to that of the scribes and Pharisees, who would become the arch enemies of our Lord. 26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth. . 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. 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. (6) Mary is a model disciple in her evident reflection and meditation on the things of God. 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. 16 and he will bring back many of the Israelites to the Lord their God. 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. Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 1,39-56. Mary has a great breadth of understanding. 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). 12 The sight disturbed Zechariah and he was overcome with fear. (1) Marys psalm of praise reveals a repeated use of the terminology and theology of the Old Testament. First, our text has much to teach us on the subject of women, their spirituality, and their worship. 54 He has come to the help of Israel his servant, mindful of his faithful love. [1:49] Dt 10:21; Ps 71:19; 111:9; 126:23. 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. Men assumed the leadership roles, especially in spiritual 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? 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. * [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). 53The hungry he has filled with good things; 55according to his promise to our fathers, to Abraham and to his descendants forever.f. * [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). He is cast, moreover, in the role of the Old Testament fiery reformer, the prophet Elijah, who according to Mal 3:23 (Mal 4:5) is sent before the great and terrible day of the Lord comes.. 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