. Thus, Elizabeths praise served as further confirmation of Gabriels words. 65Then fear came upon all their neighbors, and all these matters were discussed throughout the hill country of Judea. If you donate just $5.00, the price of your coffee, Catholic Online School could keep thriving. 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.'. This is not the way men are saved, however. Women seemed only fit for fixing meals and bearing children. 30 but the angel said to her, 'Mary, do not be afraid; you have won God's favour. 70even as he promised through the mouth of his holy prophets from of old: 71salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us,m, 73and of the oath he swore to Abraham our father,p. 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. For less than $5/mo. 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 . Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! 8-9). 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the House of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. 1 He called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all devils and to cure diseases, 2 and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal. 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. Gal. 71 that he would save us from our enemies and from the hands of all those who hate us. The Wonder Of Christmas. Start for FREE. Copyright 2022 Catholic Online. 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. It is true that Elizabeth blessed Mary as the mother of her Lord (1:42), and that future generations will bless her as such also (1:48). It is my opinion is that Mary became pregnant during the time she way staying with Elizabeth and Zachariah. 54 He has come to the help of Israel his servant, mindful of his faithful love. 43And why is this granted me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 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 49 for the Almighty has done great things for me. 73 This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham. Hi readers, it seems you use Catholic Online a lot; that's great! * He will be filled with the holy Spirit even from his mothers womb,g 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. Matthew 23). 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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. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Our praise tends to be based almost exclusively on our pleasant and pleasurable experiences. 77 to give his people knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins. Nevertheless she assumes throughout that He has indeed been promised her. 3 Pilate put to him this question, 'Are you the king of the Jews?'. Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. The very moment she entered the house and gave a customary greeting, Elizabeth blessed Mary as the mother of her Lord. 50 His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. 55 -according to the promise he made to our ancestors -- of his mercy to Abraham and to his descendants for ever. Let us ponder them. 9according to the practice of the priestly service, he was chosen by lot to enter the sanctuary of the Lord to burn incense.e 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. There is a also distinct parallel with the praise of Hannah in 1 Samuel chapter 2. 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. 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. The Canticle of Zechariah. Daily Readings with Questions for Reflection, RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God.q Bible. (39) The hill country . While Christs coming meant more than saving men from their sins, this was the beginning, the prerequisite for all that He would accomplish. 13But the angel said to him, Do not be afraid,* Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. All materials contained on this site, whether written, audible or visual are the exclusive property of Catholic Online and are protected under U.S. and International copyright laws, Copyright 2022 Catholic Online. ii. James 2:1-13; 5:1-12). For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years. Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. She rejoices in God, who is her Savior (v. 47). 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). Mary was not sinless; recognized her need for a Savior. 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. 66 All those who heard of it treasured it in their hearts. (2) Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and her words were a divinely inspired utterance. Mary, too, was a humble peasant girl. Mary has a great breadth of understanding. Mary is not a model for disciples in being the mother of Messiah. At this time the social order will under a radical and violent reversal. 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. * [1:32] Son of the Most High: cf. 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). 13 But the angel said to him, 'Zechariah, do not be afraid, for your prayer has been heard. How encouraging the greeting of Elizabeth must have been to Mary. Mary does not in any way view herself as better or holier than anyone else. Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. We cannot say for certain, but we can affirm at this moment that all that she said was divinely inspired. Luke ends this section (vv. Lk 1:76 where John is described as "prophet of the Most High." "Most High" is a title for God commonly used by Luke (Lk 1:35 . There is no mention as to whether or not Mary was pregnant when she first arrived at the home of Elizabeth and Zachariah. 29 She was deeply disturbed by these words and asked herself what this greeting could mean. 74 that he would grant us, free from fear, to be delivered from the hands of our enemies. Modern society, as we know, has been liberated from the archaic, chauvinism of the ancient world. 32-33). 5 In the days of King Herod of Judaea there lived a priest called Zechariah who belonged to the Abijah section of the priesthood, and he had a wife, Elizabeth by name, who was a descendant of Aaron. 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. 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 . How, then, did Elizabeth know that Jesus would be born of a virgin, and that the virgin was none other than her relative, Mary? He will drink neither wine nor strong drink. [1:49] Dt 10:21; Ps 71:19; 111:9; 126:23. Not only did Elizabeth, in a sense, speak for John, she also spoke like John. 78 because of the faithful love of our God in which the rising Sun has come from on high to visit us. 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. And so the child will be holy and will be called Son of God. 62So they made signs, asking his father what he wished him to be called. 4so that you may realize the certainty of the teachings you have received. For less than $5/mo. holy is his name. She looks at the long range, not the short term. Mary understood the great themes of the Old Testament, such as Gods mercy and compassion, Gods concern for the poor and the helpless. Finally, there are those who would accept the rendering of some obscure manuscripts14 and conclude that it was Elizabeth and not Mary, who was the composer of the magnificat,15 the praise hymn of verses 46-55. 46v And Mary said:*, My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord;w. 48For he has looked upon his handmaids lowliness; behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed.y. The Birth of John. 8 Now it happened that it was the turn of his section to serve, and he was exercising his priestly office before God. This is a very poorly supported theory, and one which can be rather quickly set aside. (4) Mary is a model disciple in grasp of the social implications of the gospel. 'No,' she said, 'he is to be called John. Both reach out in love and rejoice in the work of God in their live. The angel had not commanded Mary to go to the house of Elizabeth, but had only stated that Elizabeth was pregnant in her old age, which showed that nothing is impossible with God (Luke 1:36-37). The lofty will be put down and the humble will be exalted (vv. 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. If Mary had any such reservations, how quickly they were dispelled! 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I am thus inclined to view this as Lukes way of informing us that some women may very well surpass men spiritually. 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. She would have been separated from Joseph, while at the same time being chaperoned by Elizabeth and Zachariah. What is your spiritual relationship to God? 16 and he will bring back many of the Israelites to the Lord their God. * [1:59] The practice of Palestinian Judaism at this time was to name the child at birth; moreover, though naming a male child after the father is not completely unknown, the usual practice was to name the child after the grandfather (see Lk 1:61). 6 Both were upright in the sight of God and impeccably carried out all the commandments and observances of the Lord. 39. If there is any one concept which captures the spirit and the essence of Gods dealings with men it is the concept of grace. Q. Composition Narrative. . This is why the Lord Jesus told Nicodemus that he must be born again, even though he was a prominent teacher in Israel (cf. 30Then the angel said to her, Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. The book of Revelation speaks much of these themes, and prophesies their fulfillment. Announcement of the Birth of John. The men assumed the leadership roles, especially in spiritual matters. 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. Mary seems immediately to respond to the praise of Elizabeth by offering her own praise to God. 44As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Both were humble women of no social or economic standing. 65 All their neighbours were filled with awe and the whole affair was talked about throughout the hill country of Judaea. 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. There are a number of ways in which the worship of these two women relate to contemporary Christians. 56Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then returned home. 64Immediately his mouth was opened, his tongue freed, and he spoke blessing God.j (7) Mary focused more on the results of Christs second coming than she did the first. 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). How gracious God is in what He does not tell us, as well in what He does. Herod the Great, the son of the Idumean Antipater, was declared King of Judea by the Roman Senate in 40 B.C., but became the undisputed ruler of Palestine only in 37 B.C. 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. By every indication, Luke was a Gentile. 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. 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. 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]. ', 46 And Mary said: My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord. 'What will this child turn out to be?' The account presents parallel scenes (diptychs) of angelic announcements of the birth of John the Baptist and of Jesus, and of the birth, circumcision, and presentation of John and Jesus. 27to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgins name was Mary.l Marys praise began with her own experience, but quickly linked this with Gods character and actions in the past (His ways) and then with His covenant and promises regarding the future. The degree to which women were degraded was that to which their husbands and their culture stooped. 23Then, when his days of ministry were completed, he went home. (1) Elizabeth seems to praise Mary before Mary has had any opportunity to explain anything to her. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! 42cried out in a loud voice and said, Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.t If you are one of our rare donors, you have our gratitude and we warmly thank you. 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. Not so with Mary. Luke 1:39-56 - Scripture (NRSV Bible) Mary Visits Elizabeth 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. 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. Father Luis, as we affectionately know him, is a Catholic Diocesan Priest, from Tucuman, Argentina . 52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones. 8Once when he was serving as priest in his divisions turn before God, ', 18 Zechariah said to the angel, 'How can I know this? 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. While bearing the Messiah was a distinct privilege for Mary, that for which she is most highly praised is her faith and her obedience. The poor will be helped, but the rich will be sent away (v. 53). 43But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord(D) should come to me? 32 He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High. These include the following: Whether or not Mary was yet pregnant. And He went down with them, and came to Nazareth; and He continued in to them; and His mother treasured all these things in her heart (Luke 2:51, emphasis mine). There were now two witnesses. get to know the Bible better! Luke was a doctor and therefore a man of science and research, and this is reflected in his history of the life of Jesus. Luke 1:40 And she entered into the house of Zachary and saluted Elizabeth. 5 In the days of King Herod of Judaea there lived a priest called Zechariah who belonged to the Abijah section of the priesthood, and he had a wife, Elizabeth by name, who was a descendant of Aaron. 4 so that your Excellency may learn how well founded the teaching is that you have received. 2:11-21). 75 to serve him in holiness and uprightness in his presence, all our days. 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. We should strive to be students of Gods Word, meditating on its terms and theology, seeking to be obedient to its imperatives and its implications. Mary dwells on the character of God, particularly His grace, which is bestowed on the humble and the oppressed. Let us bear in mind, however, that Luke has not told us this was the case. Bob is a pastor/teacher and elder at Community Bible Chapel in Richardson, Texas, and has contributed many of his Bible study series for use by the Foundation. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit 42 and exclaimed with a loud cry, 'Blessed are you among . I am still supposed to be . (3) Elizabeths praise is not for her personal fulfillment and blessing in the bearing of a child, but in the blessing bestowed on her by the visit of Mary. Do Those Who Commit Suicide Go To Hell? 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. 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. 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). 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. 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 . Mary and Elizabeths praise of God went much further than just gratitude for the gift of a child. The scribes and Pharisees, however, seemed only to grasp a few of the particulars, but missed the plan. In His first coming, Messiah came to reveal God to men, and to accomplish eternal redemption for all who would believe. 14 A few Latin MSS read Elizabeth said instead of Mary said, and some commentators (e.g. Verses 39-56. The naming of the child John and Zechariahs recovery from his loss of speech should be understood as fulfilling the angels announcement to Zechariah in Lk 1:13, 20. Bible. If Catholic Online has given you $5.00 worth of knowledge this year, take a minute to donate. As our Lord Himself said later, those who obey His word are His sisters, brothers, and mother. 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. The scribes and Pharisees seemed as though they could only think and talk in terms of the Law of Moses. While this is true, this must be kept in its proper perspective. Far more important to Luke is her virginity, for this is an essential element in the virgin birth. 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. Virtually every commentator agrees that Marys praise is dripping with Old Testament allusions and references. Because of this, the practices of our church stand out, and are considered very offensive to many women, and some men. 67. The same principle applies on a different level. While Elizabeth spoke with a loud voice (1:42), Mary is perhaps more sedate. 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. One wonders how much that Elizabeth came directly from the Spirit of God, and how much originated from her own grasp of the Scriptures. 1 The whole assembly then rose, and they brought him before Pilate. Then the angel left her. 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. 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. 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